The sum of the tidal volume plus the inspiratory reserve volume is known as _____
#2
Obstructive lung diseases are characterized by a(n) _____ residual volume and functional residual capacity
#3
The volume of gas remaining in the lungs after normal expiration is the _____
#4
Restrictive lung diseases are characterized by a _____ residual volume and functional residual capacity
#5
The sum of the residual volume plus the expiratory reserve volume is known as _____
#6
How does hyperventilation affect ICP?
#7
In what situations is hyperventilation therapuetic?
#8
What type of cytoskeletal element is most associated with flagella?
#9
What type of cytoskeletal element is most associated with cilia?
#10
Explain the substructure of cilia.
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Pulmonary volumes and capacities Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: The sum of the tidal volume plus the inspiratory reserve volume is known as _____
Answer: inspiratory capacity
Flashcard 2: Obstructive lung diseases are characterized by a(n) _____ residual volume and functional residual capacity
Answer: increased
Flashcard 3: The volume of gas remaining in the lungs after normal expiration is the _____
Answer: functional residual capacity
Flashcard 4: Restrictive lung diseases are characterized by a _____ residual volume and functional residual capacity
Answer: decreased
Flashcard 5: The sum of the residual volume plus the expiratory reserve volume is known as _____
Answer: functional residual capacity
Flashcard 6: How does hyperventilation affect ICP?
Answer: low PCO2 leads to less cerebral blood flow, reducing ICP
Flashcard 7: In what situations is hyperventilation therapuetic?
Answer: increased ICP
Flashcard 8: What type of cytoskeletal element is most associated with flagella?
Answer: microtubules
Flashcard 9: What type of cytoskeletal element is most associated with cilia?
Answer: microtubules
Flashcard 10: Explain the substructure of cilia.
Answer: 9 microtubule doublets + 2 solitary microtubules (9+2 arrangement) with dyenin arms that link peripheral doublets
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