Resp 4 anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
How many lobes does the right lung have? What are they?
A
3
the upper middle and lower
2
Q
How many lobes does the left lung have? What are they?
A
2
the upper and lower
3
Q
What nerves make up the sympathetic innervation of the lungs?
A
made up of ganglia from T1,2,3,4
4
Q
What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the lungs?
A
Bronchoconstriction
5
Q
What effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on the lungs?
A
Bronchoconstriction + mucus release via the left and right vagus nerves
6
Q
What is the position of the anterior and posterior pulmonary plexuses relative to the bronchi?
A
Anterior is infront,
posterior is behind.
