Anatomy and physiology differences in pregnancy - Respiratory (RESPIRATION) Flashcards
WHAT DOES PROGESTERONE ACT ON?
RESPIRATORY CENTER
WHERE IS THE RESPIRATORY CENTER ?
IN THE BRAIN.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH PROGESTERONE ACTING ON THE RESPIRATORY CENTER IN THE BRAIN ?
INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AIR TAKEN IN
PROGESTERONE ACTS ON THE RESPIRATORY CENTER IN THE BRAIN TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AIR TAKEN IN. BUT !!! HOW MUCH DOES IT INCREASE BY ?
40%
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES? WHEN
PROGESTERONE ACTS ON THE RESPIRATORY CENTER IN THE BRAIN TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AIR TAKEN IN.
RELAXES THEM
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE RIBS? WHEN PROGESTERONE ACTS ON THE RESPIRATORY CENTER IN THE BRAIN TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AIR TAKEN IN.
INCREASES RIB CAGE DIAMETER BY 2CM
DOES THE RESPIRATORY RATE CHANGE?
NO THIS STATS THE SAME