MN 551 Midterm Review Purdue University | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

What is the primary role of mucociliary blanket? - Trap foreign objects and bacteria which doesn't allow entry to the lungs What do the vocal cords contribute when it involves swallowing? - They contribute to blocking of airways when swallowing, thus preventing food from entering the lungs. What is aspiration pneumonia? - is a type of lung infection that is due to a relatively large amount of material from the stomach or mouth entering the lungs What does the Tracheobronchial Tree consists of - trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles Which type of pneumonia are you at high risk if the swallowing mechanism is impaired? - aspiration pneumonia True or False... Volume of air that moves into and out of the air exchange portion of the lungs is directly related to pressure difference between the lungs and atmosphere - True True or False... Airway Airflow is inversely related to the resistance that the air encounters as it moves through the airways - True