Respiratory — Flashcards

According to the law of Laplace, a small alveolus will have a _____ collapsing pressure

What effect may sleep apnea secondarily have on RBC levels? _____

Obstructive sleep apnea is due to relaxation of _____ during sleep

The dorsal respiratory group sends its motor output to the diaphragm via the _____ nerve

The normal value for the ratio of FEV1/FVC is approximately _____

What flow-volume pattern would diffuse intraalveolar hemorrhage cause?_____

The sum of the residual volume plus the expiratory reserve volume is known as _____

In the inverse muscle stretch reflex, some Ib afferent fibers inhibit _____ muscles (agonist or antagonist) causing muscle relaxation

In response to high altitude, there is a chronic _____ in ventilation

In patients with long standing COPD, the main contributor to respiratory drive is arterial _____ levels