Pulmonary Flashcards
1
Q
which lung has 3 lobes and which has 2?
A
R= 3 lobes
L= 2 lobes
2
Q
cells that perform gas exhanhge
A
type 1 alveolar cells
3
Q
cells that secret surfactant and repair alveoli
A
type 2 alveolar cells
4
Q
what is total lung capacity (what #)
A
5800mL
5
Q
amount of air inhaled with normal quiet breathing
A
tidal volume
6
Q
amount beyond tidal volume that can be inhaled in a deep breath
A
inspiratory reserve
7
Q
amount beyond tidal volume that can be exhaled forcefully
A
expiratory reserve volume
8
Q
amount of air always left in the lungs
A
residual volume
-1200mL
9
Q
Pulmosary circuit is low/high in pressure and resistance
A
low
10
Q
where in the brain is breathing controlled
A
medulla
