"form fits function" a explain what this phrase means b explain how lungs are an example of this phrase

Q: If the transpulmonary pressure equals zero,a. a pneumothorax has probably occurred.b. the lungs…

A: If 'transpulmonary pressure becomes (alveolar pressure = intrapleural pressure), such as when the…

Q: The lungs do not normally collapse because of:

A: In the aerodynamics of the lung volume flows, there is a following rationale. Suppose there are two…

Q: The structures in the passageways of the lung which become paralyzed in the early stages of chronic…

A: Chronic bronchitis is when the bronchi are inflamed for a long time. Smokers are particularly prone…

Q: Name in order the passage of air from the environment to the lungs. Describe the process of gas…

A: Breathing The process of exchange of oxygen from the Atmosphere with carbon dioxide produced by the…

Q: In human lungs, gas exchange occurs at the______ . a. bronchi c. alveoli b. bronchioles d. pleural…

A: The lungs are pyramid-shaped, paired organs present in the thoracic cavity of the body that are…

Q: The majority of carbon dioxide in the blood is transported by ________. a. binding to hemoglobin b.…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  COMPONENTS OF BLOOD    It is the body fluid which helps in transportation of all…

Q: Describe what is meant by the term “lung compliance.”

A: Lungs are the main organ of the respiratory system that provides oxygen to the cells through the…

Q: Which statement regarding the figure is correct? Atmospheric pressure (Patm) = 760 mmHg -F Thoracic…

A: Lungs are regarded as the primary organ of the respiratory system. These are air-filled bags that…

Q: The type Il alveolar cells are important because they_. produce surfactant O form a layer of thin…

A: Alveoli cells are the ones present in the alveoli of lungs. It is the site of gaseous exchange in…

Q: Describe the process of inhalation in the air pressure in the chest cavity

A: Breathing is a process mainly consist of two activities, inhalation and exhalation. It is a process…

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: 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: Obstructive pulmonary disorders (e.g. asthma) are characterized by O reduced lung compliance O…

A: Obstructive pulmonary diseases includes conditions that make it hard to inhale and exhale all the…

Q: if there are which of the six factors that enable lungs to properly oxygenate lungs are being…

A: Narrowing of the airways is often caused by abnormal cholinergic receptor sensitivity, which causes…

Q: This connects the larynx to the bronchi in the lungs.a. epiglottis c. tracheab. pleura d. esophagus

A: The lungs are a pair of air-filled, spongy organs on either side of the chest (thorax). Via its…

Q: Inspiration occurs when:

A: Respiration is the process of exchange of gases. Inspiration is the movement of air from the…

Q: Match the words with their descriptions. ___ trachea a. muscle of respiration ___ pharynx b. gap…

A: The respiratory system is involved in providing all necessary oxygen to all the parts of the body by…

Q: The diaphragm of an individual no longer functions normally due to an accident. Explain how this…

A: The diaphragm is a thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen…

Q: Which of these is incorrect concerning inspiration?a. The rib cage moves up and out.b. The diaphragm…

A: Option c

Q: Increased ventilation that results in an increase in bloodpH is called ________.a.…

A: The movement of air between the atmosphere and the lungs through inhalation and exhalation is known…

Q: The Law of LaPlace predicts that alveoli at constant wall tension are unstable because a. Small…

A: Surface tension – it is defined as the cumulative effect of the forces that are generated by the…

Q: State the reason why the alveolar membrane is well suited for diffusion of gases.

A: Alveoli are tiny balloon shaped structures and are the smallest passage in the respiratory system.…

Q: Surfactant: a) causes a decrease in surface tension b) keeps alveoli dry c) causes an increase in…

A: Given: Surafctant is also called surface active antigen.Thise substances,which when added to the…

Q: When individuals are hyperventilating, they are told to breathe into a paper bag or into their…

A: The body of humans consists of a number of systems that work together to maintain the homeostasis of…

Q: Describe the impact narrowing or widening the passages of the airway would have on gas exchange.

A: The lungs are organs of the body that helps in the exchange of gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide)…

Q: During expiration, the intra-alveolar pressure isa. lower than the pleural pressure.b. greater than…

A: Intra-alveolar pressure: Intra-alveolar pressure is the pressure that is occupied inside the alveoli…

Q: a. State features of the alveoli that enhance exchange of gases between air and blood. b. Copy and…

A: As per our guidelines we are supposed to answer only one question. Kindly repost other question as…

Q: Explain how cigarette smoking impacts the lungs at the physiologic level.

A: Smoking is a condition in which a person gets addicted to tobacco smoke due to the addictive…

Q: Which of the following statements about the removal of inhaled dust from the respiratory system is…

A: There are many dust particles in the air we are going to inhale but our respiratory system is quite…

Q: is a decrease in tissue oxygen А hypохemia В. hурerоxia C. hypotoxemia D. hypoxia E. ischemia

A: Oxygen is an important molecule responsible for respiration and metabloic activities of all the…

Q: Which of the following is TRUE of airway resistance in the respiratory sys Oa) Resistance increases…

A: Airway resistance is determined by three things- the diameter of the airways, the velocity of air…

Q: Explain in detail what this picture shows which part? Bronchus

A: Structure * Bronchus are passageways to  lungs. The first bronchi is in trachea at right and left…

Q: Briefly explain the reason for the changes in breathing that occurred in each of the following…

A: The process of exchange of carbon dioxide produced by the cells with oxygen from the atmosphere is…

Q: Explain how an individual with emphysema will have a difficult time carrying out respiration.

A: Emphysema is a medical condition that majorly affects the lungs of an individual. The lungs are…

Q: a. Describe the effects of a large openpneumothorax on respiratory function and oncardiovascular…

A: Pneumothorax It characterized by accumulation of air in the pleural space and leads to lung…

Q: Compare and contrast the right and left lungs.

A: Lungs are the principal organs of the human respiratory system. They play a vital role in moving the…

Q: Estimate the lung compliance of the given graph below. Calculate the compliance for COPD (Chronic…

A: For survival oxygen consumption and removal of carbon dioxide is necessary. As air enters the lungs…

Q: A. lumen of air sacs 2. B. pulmonary venule C. pulmonary arteriole 4. D. alveoli 5. E. terminal…

A: Given diagram is of alveoli.Alveoli are the site of gaseous exchange. They are present at the end of…

Q: Fill in the boxes with the appropriate words to complete the process of gas exchange within the…

A: a. capillary b. Oxygen c. Carbon di oxide d. alveoli e. Red Blood cells