The lungs do not normally collapse because of:

Q: Describe the location and significance of the pleural membranes.

A: Lungs are cone-shaped organs and located in the chest cavity and protected by ribs. The apex of each…

Q: Differentiate between the alveolar pressure and the pleural pressure?

A: Lungs are paired spongy and air-filled organs present on either side of the chest. They are chiefly…

Q: Explain why a person with laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) “loses” his or her voice?

A: Answer: Introduction: Laryngitis means a swelling of larynx because the overuse, irritation, or…

Q: Describe the structure of the bronchial tree.

A: The trachea branches into the bronchial tree.

Q: The lungs do not normally collapse because a. they are attached to the thoracic wall with parietal…

A: The respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that help you relax. It incorporates…

Q: With the alterations in ventilation as you have described, what changes would you anticipate in the…

A: The pulmonary circulation is the portion of the circulatory system which carries deoxygenated blood…

Q: Why does subglottal pressure increase pulmonary pressure?

A: Subglottal pressure: It is the air pressure in the lungs that is generated during a speech or…

Q: Name the lobes of the lungs and identify their locations.

A: Introduction: Lung is the main respiratory organ of the human body. Every cell of the body depends…

Q: define larynx

A: The respiratory system is involved in the process of respiration that makes an individual breathe.…

Q: State the exact location of pulmonary semilunar valve.

A: The pulmonary valve is semilunar valve of the heart. It opens in the ventricular systole when…

Q: What would be the result of the injury at a person's Epiglottis?

A: KEY WORDS :- Epiglottis - It is the flap which is small in size mainly located on the pharynx.

Q: Distinguish between the upper and lower respiratorytracts.

A: The human respiratory system helps in breathing the oxygen rich air and expiring the carbon dioxide…

Q: Explain how the breathing rhythm may be changed.

A: Respiration is considered the key process that takes place in all living cells to generate energy…

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: Explain why the alveoli have a high surface area.

A: Alveoli(Site of gas exchange)  The bronchioles end in a cluster of minute air sacs called the…

Q: In both lungs, the surface that is the largest is the (a) costal, (b) mediastinal, (c) inferior…

A: The respiratory system of humans is a network of organs and tissues that work together to help the…

Q: Which of the following symptoms demonstrate increased work of breathing? Grunting Nasal flaring Use…

A: Breathing is a process of moving air into and out of the lungs that involves two process called…

Q: Diagram the changes in intrapleural pressure and alveolar pressure.

A: In human physiology, intrapleural pressure is defined as the pressure taking place in the pleural…

Q: State the alveolar partial pressures for oxygen and carbon dioxide in a healthy person at rest.

A: Introduction: The pressure that is exerted by a single gas component inside a mixture is referred to…

Q: Which one of the following drugs should be administered only when resuscitative equipment such as…

A: Question is related to critical care nursing Solution given below

Q: The signs of blue baby syndrome are due to structural deformities of the ___.     pulmonary artery…

A: Answer of the question given below...

Q: Why are the precise effects of aging on the respiratory system difficult to determine?

A: The effect of age on the respiratory system are as follows: Reduced lung capacity Reduced inhaling…

Q: When a patient has chronic bronchitis, what happens to the alveolar capillary junction?

A: Step 1 Chronic bronchitis, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, which is a group…

Q: are characterized by a normal air flow but a low vital capacity as well as low inspiratory and…

A: ______ are characterized by a normal air flow but a low vital capacity as well as low inspiratory…

Q: Explain Pulmonary Disorders That Force the Patient to Breathe at the Top—Flat Portion—of the…

A: A pressure-volume curve is used to monitor patients on a ventilator. It is also used for the…

Q: Does oxygen diffuse from the alveoli into the pulmonary capillary blood?

A: Diffusion is defined as the movement or transfer of a substance (either liquid or gas) from a high…

Q: How is a basic knowledge of the effects of exercise on the cardiopulmonary systems is helpful to the…

A: The cardiopulmonary adaptations made to dynamic and static exercise show the incredible capacity of…

Q: Obstructive Disorders Restrictive Disorders Weakening of respiratory muscles Heavy smokers…

A: Obstructive disorder is a respiratory condition characterized by the decrease in airflow from the…

Q: List the major components of the pulmonary system.

A: Introduction: The pulmonary system is a group of organs and tissues that aids in breathing, helps…

Q: Which lung is typically smaller? A) LeftB) Right

A: The lungs of the human being occupies most of the part of thoracic cavity. Each lung is covered by a…

Q: What would happen if the pressure in the pleural space (the space between the visceral and parietal…

A: The opposing elastic recoils of the lung and chest wall, as well as the forces produced by…

Q: Define the term epiglottis?

A: From the fourth pharyngeal arch, the epiglottis emerges. During breathing, the epiglottis is usually…

Q: Define minute ventilation

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

Q: what is the difference between the right and left lungs?

A: According to the question, we have to give a comparative study or difference between the right and…

Q: What effect would pulmonary edema have on the alveolar walls being so thin?

A: Lungs are the most important organ in our body. Their major role is to do the gas exchange the…