a. Describe the location of the chemoreceptors thatrespond to elevated carbon dioxide levels andthose that respond to low oxygen levels.b. Which gas creates the primary respiratory driveunder normal circumstances?

Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lung and…

A: Pulmonary ventilation is comprised of three pressures. Atmospheric pressure:It is the pressure of…

Q: Describe the four major components and the primary functions of the upper airway?

A: The respiratory system contains the group of organs and tissues that helps in the exchange of gases…

Q: Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system organs

A: All the organisms utilize oxygen to break the simple molecules like glucose, amino acids, or fatty…

Q: Explain how the mechanisms of inspiration and expiration occur.

A: Inspiration is active process  Expiration is passive process

Q: Explain the function of central chemoreceptors as related to the respiratory system

A: Respiration or breathing is the primary process that involves transportation of oxygen to cells in…

Q: Label the attached diagram of the upper respiratory system

A: The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose and nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx. These…

Q: State the reason for why oxygen moves from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillary blood.

A: Alveoli are tiny balloon like structures that are present in the lungs and aids in the process of…

Q: Explain control of the basic rhythm of breathing.

A: Answer: Introduction:  Respiration is a process of inhaling and exhaling air for exchange of oxygen…

Q: Explain the factors that affect gas movement throughthe respiratory membrane.

A: Answer: Introduction: Gas exchange is well-organized because of a thin respiratory membrane, the…

Q: explain how changes in the alveolar pressure and chest volume affect the process of exhalation…

A: Exhalation (or expiration) is the movement of air from the lungs out of the airways, to the external…

Q: Describe the physical principles governing the movement of air into and out of the lungs, and the…

A: Lungs are the principal organs of respiration. The lungs are paired organs that are located on…

Q: State the function and location of  Respiratory center.

A: The respiratory center is made up of three major respiratory groups of neurons, two in the medulla…

Q: State the names and locations of the three pairs of brainstem nuclei that regulate the respiratory…

A: There are three pairs of respiratory centers in the reticular formation of the medulla oblongata and…

Q: State the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal breathing.

A: The major organs of the respiratory system are nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs.…

Q: Describe the structures and functions of the conducting and respiratory zones of the lungs.

A: The physical process that involves a gaseous exchange between the body and the atmosphere is known…

Q: Explain what determines the rate and depth of breathing

A: The movement of air in or out of the lungs also called pulmonary ventilation or breathing. The two…

Q: Explain the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide ?

A: Reduction of carbon dioxide is a chemical process whereby carbon dioxide is reduced to carbon…

Q: Describe the brainstem centers and peripheral nerves that control breathing, and explain their…

A: There are various respiratory centers present in different sections of brain and they have different…

Q: State and explain the changes in the lung volume, the alveolar pressure (Palv) and a irflow between…

A: Lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system. Their key function is to extract oxygen from…

Q: Explain how changes in thoracic and lung volumes and lung pressures result in pulmonary ventilation

A: Pulmonary ventilation or in simpler terms the process of breathing takes place in our body  to…

Q: Differentiate resting expiration from forceful expiration.

A: Breathing is the process of alternate inhalation and exhalation of air by the lungs. A single…

Q: Describe how inhaled air may be altered as it passesthrough the nasal passages and pharynx.

A: The Respiratory System of the human body mainly transports air in and out of the lungs. It also…

Q: Compare the effects of partial and total obstructionof the airways on ventilation and on oxygen…

A: Airway obstruction can be caused due to inhaling a foreign object, allergic reaction, airway trauma…

Q: Explain the process of inspiration under normal conditions.

A: Respiration is defined as the biochemical process in which the living cells of an organism produce…

Q: Describe the assessment of the respiratory system

A: The respiratory system contributes to homeostasis by providing for the exchange of gaseous that is…

Q: Explain the process of inspiration under normal conditions

A: Introduction Inspiration is the process of bringing air from outside the body into the lungs. it…

Q: Describe how the depth and rate of breathing affect alveolar ventilation?

A: Alveolar ventilation is defined as the gaseous exchange that takes place between the alveoli and the…

Q: explain the relative roles of the respiratory muscles and lung elasticity in producing the volume…

A: Pulmonary ventilation is defined as the process of breathing that is governed by atmospheric…

Q: tate the function of each organ in the respiratory system.

A: Respiration defines the movement of “oxygen” from the surroundings to the cells within tissues. The…

Q: a.) What is the impact on internal respiration in your alveoli if the partial pressure of the oxygen…

A: Your breath would be quick, slow, and regulated if you're breathing properly. You can feel at peace…

Q: Explain the respiratory system

A: Answer :- The respiratory system is a natural framework comprising of explicit organs and…

Q: Define minute ventilation

A: Source of energy in the living organisms is food. Animals cannot prepare their own food. This food…

Q: Describe the driving force of ventilation after the adaptation of central chemoreceptors and explain…

A: Competent nursing practice and development of competence serve as important guidelines for…

Q: List the components of the upper respiratory tract vs the components of the lower respiratory tract.

A: The respiratory system functions primarily to provide oxygen to body tissues for cellular…