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P-II Exam 1
Exam review for Paramedic 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Centers of the Brain | Medulla and Pons |
| Medulla | primary respiratory center (inhalation), increase in impulses=increase in respirations; connected to repiratory muscles via CN X (vagus) |
| Pons | takes over respirations when Medulla fails |
| Enzyme that stimulates broncho dialation | cAMP - Cyclic AMP |
| Enzyme that stimulates broncho constriction | cGMP - Cyclic GMP |
| Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Stimulator | cAMP |
| Cholinergic stimulator | cGMP |
| Beta-sympathomimetic agents used to increase cAMP | Epinephrine, Isoproterenol, Isoetharine, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol, Pirbuterol, Albuterol, Bitoterol, Salmetrol |