respiratory Flashcards
concha
layers in the nose
superior to inferior sinuses
frontal, ethmoid and maxillary
larynx superior to inferior
epiglottis, thyroid, cricoid
where does the trachea start
C6
primary bronchi level
T5-6
which bronchus get lodged
right primary bronchus (more vertical angle)
horizontal fissure
right lung between superior and middle
oblique fissure
right lung between middle and inferior
left lung only fissure
rate of diffusion factors
area, concentration, thickness, coefficient of gas
how many layers does gas move through
5 layers
henrys law
same amount of gas in liquid than in the hair
partial pressure of water at 37 degrees
47
dead space air
150mL
residual volume
prevents collapse
venous blood o2 and co2
02 40
co2 46