Respiratory physiology Flashcards
1
Q
what part of the lung has the best ventilation perfusion ratio
A
hilum
2
Q
what part of the lung has very little ventilation
A
apex
3
Q
TV
A
500ml
4
Q
IRV
A
3100ml
5
Q
ERV
A
1200ml
6
Q
RV
A
1200ml
7
Q
IC
A
3600ml
8
Q
FRC
A
2400ml
9
Q
VC
A
4800ml
10
Q
TLC
A
6-5 liters
11
Q
type I aveolar cells in the lung
A
squamous (gas exchange)
12
Q
type II aveolar cells in the lung make
A
[surfactant] phospholipids (dec. surface tension)
13
Q
what keeps the lungs expanded decreasing surface tension
A
lipoprotein
14
Q
hyaline membrane disease
A
no surfactant
15
Q
during inspiration
A
diaphragm contracts and decreased pressure move air into lungs