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Respiration Flashcards

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What is the function of the Medullary Respiratory Centre

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Controlling rate and rhythm of breathing

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What is the function of the pontine respiratory group

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Regulating transition between inhalation and exhalation

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What factors impact respirations?

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cortical influences
chemoreceptors
limbic system stimulation (emotion)
proprioceptor stimulation
temperature
pain
irritation of airways
inhalation reflex

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What is the function of the Dorsal Respiratory group

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Collection of nerves in the medulla responsible for normal muscle contraction and relaxation during inhalation and exhalation

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What is the function of the Ventral Respiratory group

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Group of nerves responsible for forceful inhalation and exhalation
activated in response to increased O2 demand and result in the contraction of accessory muscles and WOB signs

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What is respiratory compliance

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Measure of lung expansion determined by elasticity and surface tension

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How do you calculate respiratory compliance

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volume/pressure

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