Respiratory Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is/ happens during Asthma?
A
The airways (bronchioles) narrow and can become blocked entirely because mucus- producing cells in the airway increase their output= air becomes trapped in the alveoli (air sacs at the end of bronchioles)
2
Q
What is lung compliance?
A
A measure of lung expanability- Lung’s ability to stretch and expand.
3
Q
In what respiratory diseases does lung compliance reduce?
A
Asthma & chronic bronchitis
4
Q
In what respiratory diseases does lung compliance increase?
A
COPD & Pulmonary Emphysema
