Peripheral chemoreceptors adjust minute volume a. rapidly, in response to falling pH of cerebrospinal fluid b b. rapidly, in response to changes in blood pH C. slowly, in response to minor changes in blood pO2 d. slowly, in response to minor changes in blood PCO2

Q: PART I: The diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles are contracted. Choose the true statement…

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Q: which of the following would not be a characteristic of respiratory responses to parasympathetic…

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Q: Which of these statements about the partial pressure of carbon dioxide is true?a. It is higher in…

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Q: If Mr. Smith is suffering from pulmonary hypertension.  Which of the following receptors would be…

A: Pulmonary hypertension is a kind of high blood pressure that primarily affects the arteries present…

Q: When intrapleural pressure is at its most negative... A. Alveolar pressure is also negative B.…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Answer : Correct Option Is A Explanation : Intrapleural Pressure Is…

Q: Which of the following is true?a. Peripheral chemoreceptors increase firing with low arterial PO2…

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Q: Major alterations in pulmonary function associated with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)…

A: Lungs are essential parts of the respiratory system. A pair of lungs in humans are formed in such a…

Q: Choose the correct answer When we inhale: A. Both Alveolar pressure and intrapleural pressure…

A: When we inhale, air enters our lungs, and oxygen from the air travels to our blood. Simultaneously,…

Q: Which of the following patients has adequate respirations? a. 55 year old woman with paradoxical…

A: Assessment of respiratory system is essential to identify the lung function and associated disease…

Q: The left main stem bronchus angles off from the carina at aboutA. 10–20 degrees from the carina.B.…

A: Carina is defined as the cartilage ridge that is present in the trachea which will separate the…

Q: a. The depth of breathing increases and the breathing rate increases b. The breathing rate increases…

A: When we exercise and our muscles work more, the body utilizes more O2 and produces more CO2. The…

Q: Why do the central chemoreceptors detect blood PCO2 levels while the peripheral chemoreceptors are…

A: Chemoreceptors Controlling of breathing is a very precise function which is controlled by…

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

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Q: Choose the best answer ? A receptor that detects changes in pH, or specific molecules in…

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Q: Progressive hemothorax does not include() A) Abnormal respiratory movement B) Progressive increase…

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Q: The source of pulmonary surfactant is:- a. the visceral pleura. b. bronchial glands. c. alveolar…

A: Pulmonary surfactant is the blend of lipids and proteins, that are secreted via epithelial type II…

Q: Match the correct letter response from the choices to identify the receptor type: balance &…

A: The receptors respond to a stimulus and act as transducers. The receptors change stimulus into…

Q: Show the values of the alveolar PO2 and PCO2 in a normal person at rest. State TWO factors that…

A: PaO2 = measured the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood. PaCO2 = measured the partial…

Q: Gas exchange occurs between ____________________________. a. alveoli and capillaries b. both c.…

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Q: Which of the following combination is correct regarding the effect of 02 consumption and alveolar…

A: O2 consumption: The volume of oxygen that is inhaled and utilized by the body. Alveolar ventilation:…

Q: n the bronchioles:   a. resistance to air flow increases due to their small diameter   b.…

A: The definition of airway resistance is the trans-pulmonary pressure change which are needed  in…

Q: Massive destruction of alveoli could result in: O A) respiratory alkalosis O B) metabolic acidosis…

A: The alveoli that are the air sacs in the lungs can undergo inflation to cause shortness of breath in…

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

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Q: Air moves into the alveoli as a result of the: (A)Decreased pressure in the chest cavity (B)…

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Q: During alveolar HYPERventilation, levels of blood CO2 drop while blood O2 is elevated. What…

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Q: Which of the following would increase the surface tension in the lungs? a. Increased intrapleural…

A: A decreased production of surfactant would increase the surface tension in the lungs.

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: Figure shows nervous control during breathing. a)What happened to S during inspiration? b)Identify…

A: S represents the rib muscles do, during inspiration contraction of external intercostal muscles will…

Q: Describe the change in the structure of the air passageways from the primary bronchi to the terminal…

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Q: Asphyxia C

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Q: Describe the function of peripheral chemoreceptors as it relates to the respiratory system

A: The chemoreceptor is also called as chemosensor which is the specialised sensory receptor cell that…

Q: a. When the bronchiole constricts, what will happen to resistance? b. To air flow? (use arrows)

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Q: In an infant born prematurely, surfactant production may have not been adequate to maintain alveoli…

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Q: Which of the following will stimulate the peripheral chemoreceptors? O Polycythemia O Hypocapnia O…

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Q: Please match the followings in Question column with type of receptors stimulated. 1. Increase in…

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Q: Goals of oxygen therapy include all of the following except:  A. Increasing alveolar and blood…

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Q: 7. What is the pressure of oxygen within the alveoli at the peak of inspiration, just before…

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

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Q: When percussing the lungs, why does a decreased tympanic sound indicate? a. the pulmonary tissue…

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