Airflow Flashcards
1
Q
- Air flows from area of
A
f higher pressure to area of
lower pressure
2
Q
A Respiratory Cycle
* Consists of
A
- An inspiration (inhalation)
- An expiration (exhalation
3
Q
n inspiration
A
inhalation
4
Q
expiration
A
(exhalation)
5
Q
- Pulmonary Ventilation
- Causes volume changes that create
A
pressure
6
Q
Volume of thoracic cavity changes
* With
A
expansion or contraction of diaphragm or rib
cage
7
Q
Pneumothorax
A
allows air into pleural cavit
8
Q
- Atelectasis
A
(also called a collapsed lung) is a
result of pneumothorax
