Respiratory I

Question 1

FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Gas Exchange

Answer 1

o2 taken from atm, supplied to all cells in the body, co2 is a byproduct of metabolism and eliminated. Ventilator muscles, forces are going to generated, to maintain homeostasis

Question 2

FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Acid-base balance

Answer 2

we have peripheral chemo receptors sense o2 co2 and H+, central chemo receptors co2 H+ in CSF and brain, have effect on brainstem and resp muscles

Question 3

FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Phonation

Answer 3

results in movement of air over the vocal cords

Question 4

FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Pulmonary defense

Answer 4

laryngeal reflex to prevent aspiration as we swollow. Airway structures that will prevent and elimitate particles in the air we breath

Question 5

FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Metabolism

Answer 5

cells in the lungs produce surfactant. ACEi