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respiratory system
general info to know about the respiratory system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Factors of airflow | pressure gradient and resistance |
| The largest percentage of carbon dioxide is transported in the blood as | bicarbonate dissolved in the plasma |
| function of vestibular folds (false vocal cords) | protect vocal cords (do not produce sound) |
| Factors of airflow | pressure gradient and resistance |
| The largest percentage of carbon dioxide is transported in the blood as | bicarbonate dissolved in the plasma |
| function of vestibular folds (false vocal cords) | protect vocal cords (do not produce sound) |
| the amount of air moved from the atmosphere and alveoli in one minute is termed what? | pulmonary ventilation |
| what forms the respiratory membrane | aveolar and capillary walls |
| hypocapnia | blood P(CO2) decreases below normal levels |