chapter 19 from review in class Flashcards
what covers trachea when swallowing
epiglottis
true vocal cords
lower
pleura
tissue around lungs that doubles back
fluid between pleura
serous fluid
if pleural cavity fills with fluid
increased pressure, harder to breathe
visceral layer
closest to the lung
part of brain that controls breathing rate
pons
part of brain that limits inhalation
pons apneustic center
breathing and HR controlled by what part of the brain
medulla
what controls when you stop inhaling and when its time to exhale
stretch receptors
when stretch receptors say to stop what happens
diaphragm relaxes and elastic recoil
how do gasses get across the alveolar membrane
diffusion
what do alveoli secrete to help with surface tension to prevent collapse
surfactant
instrument used in lab to measure tidal volume
spirometer
tidal volume average
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