Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 muscle layers around the lungs?
A
external, internal, and innermost intercostal
2
Q
What is the additional function that the pleura provides?
A
Surface tension to keep the long inflated
3
Q
What is the pathway of air?
A
Trachae –> carina –> primary bronchi –> secondary bronchi –> Tertiary bronchi
4
Q
What happens to the bronchi during sympathetic innervation?
A
Bronchodilation
5
Q
What happens to the bronchi during parasympathetic innervation.
A
Bronchoconstriction
