Respiratory - Clinical Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is asthma?
A
Constriction of bronchial smooth muscles
2
Q
What causes bronchoconstriction?
A
Parasympathetic nerves
3
Q
What is a pneumothorax?
A
When air gets into the pleural space separating the lung from the chest wall.
4
Q
What is thoracocentesis?
A
Collection of sample of pleural fluid for any investigation perhaps, or collection of blood or pus.
