Chapter 23 Flashcards
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Ventilation
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The bodily process of breathing; the inhalation of air to provide oxygen, and the exhalation of spent air to remove carbon dioxide.
2
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Inspiration
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the drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm.
3
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Expiration
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The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth
4
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Pulmonary edema
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Fluid gets trapped inside the alveoli. The effects include shortness of breath, coughing up blood, difficulty breathing, Anxiety or restlessness, Decrease in level of alertness (consciousness), Leg swelling, Pale skin, Sweating (excessive)
