Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Ability of the lungs to be stretched
A
Compliance
2
Q
Formula for Compliance
A
DeltaV/DeltaP
3
Q
Emphysema in relation to compliance and elastic recoil
A
higher compliance and lower elastic recoil
4
Q
A collapse of parts of the lungs
A
atelectasis
5
Q
device that measures amount of air breathed in and out
A
spirometer
6
Q
5 things that affect Hemoglobin saturation
A
PO2,PCO2,TEMP,ACIDITY, DIPHOSPHOGLYCERATE
7
Q
Reflex due to pulmonary scretch receptors
A
Hering-Breur reflex
8
Q
3 layers of the eyes
A
Schlera, Choroid, Retina
9
Q
yellow spot
A
macula lutea
10
Q
high cone density
A
forvea centralis
