Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The name of important neurotransmitters and paracrines that are responsible for bronchoconstriction and bronchodilation.

Introduction: Air travels to the lungs with the help of trachea (windpipe). The trachea divides into two branches which open in both the lungs. These branches are called bronchi. Bronchi are again divided into several bronchioles.

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To determine: The name of receptors through which paracrine and neurotransmitters act.

Introduction: Paracrines are the hormones that diffuse from their from their target and target the nearby cells in the neighbourbood. The neurotransmitters are released by nerve cells at the empty space known as synapse, where they are taken by next nerve cell and the information is carried on.

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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)

Ch. 17.3 - How are lung volumes related to lung capacities?Ch. 17.3 - Which lung volume cannot be measured directly?Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 13CCCh. 17.3 - As inhaled air becomes humidified passing down the...Ch. 17.3 - Compare the direction of air movement during one...Ch. 17.3 - Explain the relationship between the lungs, the...Ch. 17.3 - Scarlett OHara is trying to squeeze herself into a...Ch. 17.3 - Why would loss of the ability to cough increase...Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 19CCCh. 17.3 - A stabbing victim is brought to the emergency room...Ch. 17.3 - In a normal person, which contributes more to the...Ch. 17.3 - Coal miners who spend years inhaling fine coal...Ch. 17.3 - How does the work required for breathing change...Ch. 17.3 - A cancerous lung tumor has grown into the walls of...Ch. 17.3 - Prob. 25CCCh. 17.3 - Prob. 26CCCh. 17.3 - Restrictive lung diseases decrease lung...Ch. 17.3 - Chronic obstructive lung disease causes patients...Ch. 17 - List four functions of the respiratory system.Ch. 17 - Give two definitions for the word respiration.Ch. 17 - Which sets of muscles are used for normal quiet...Ch. 17 - Give two functions of pleural fluid.Ch. 17 - Name the anatomical structures that an oxygen...Ch. 17 - Diagram the structure of an alveolus, and state...Ch. 17 - Trace the path of the pulmonary circulation. About...Ch. 17 - What happens to inspired air as it is conditioned...Ch. 17 - During inspiration, most of the thoracic volume...Ch. 17 - Prob. 10RQCh. 17 - Refer to the spirogram in the following figure: a....Ch. 17 - Of the three factors that contribute to the...Ch. 17 - Prob. 13RQCh. 17 - What is the function of surfactants in general? In...Ch. 17 - Prob. 15RQCh. 17 - Prob. 16RQCh. 17 - Prob. 17RQCh. 17 - Compile the following terms into a map of...Ch. 17 - Decide whether each of the following parameters...Ch. 17 - Prob. 20RQCh. 17 - The cartoon coyote is blowing up a balloon in...Ch. 17 - Match the descriptions to the appropriate phase(s)...Ch. 17 - Draw and label a graph showing the PO2 of air in...Ch. 17 - Prob. 24RQCh. 17 - Prob. 25RQCh. 17 - A student breathes at a rate of 20 breaths/min,...Ch. 17 - Prob. 27RQCh. 17 - Prob. 28RQCh. 17 - Assume a normal female has a resting tidal volume...Ch. 17 - Prob. 30RQCh. 17 - Prob. 31RQCh. 17 - Prob. 32RQCh. 17 - Prob. 33RQCh. 17 - Prob. 34RQCh. 17 - Prob. 35RQCh. 17 - Prob. 36RQ
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