Respiratory — Flashcards

Which stage of sleep do young adults spend the most time in? _____

Compression / neuropathy of the phrenic nerve results in _____ inspirations during maximal voluntary ventilation

What equation may be used to calculate the airflow (Q) given the pressure and resistance of the airway? _____

How does the **respiratory rate** change during pregnancy?

When supplemental oxygen is administered to a patient with chronic COPD, the rapid increase in PaO2 can reduce _____ stimulation

What is the effect of increased viscosity (e.g. deep-sea diving) on airway resistance? _____

How do levels of PCO2 change during pregnancy?_____

The _____ is the most important muscle for inspiration

The _____ nervous system is usually excitatory on functions of the GI tract

_____ receptors are mechanoreceptors located in the smooth muscle of the airways