Galen College of Nursing NU110 Exam 2
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right bronchi is larger and extends more vertically. (this is where a foreign
object will most likely lodge)
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What is the process that controls
1 4 phases of respiration 2
respiration
Difference between the left and
3 Diffusion
right bronchi
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1. Pulmonary ventilation
2. External gas exchange
4 phases of respiration
3. Gas transport in the blood
4. Internal gas exchange
Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which
Respiration O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to
the cells.
Structures of the Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli
Respiratory System
movement of air into and out of the lungs/exchange
pulmonary ventilation of air between the atmosphere and the air sacs
(Alveoli)
occurs in the lungs as oxygen diffuses from the air
External gas exchange sacs into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out
of the blood to be eliminated
The circulating blood carries gases between the lungs
Gas transport in the blood and the tissues, supplying oxygen to the cells and
bringing back carbon dioxide.
occurs in the tissues as oxygen diffuses from the
Internal gas exchange blood to the cells, whereas carbon dioxide travels
from the cells into the blood
The ease with which one can expand the lungs and
compliance
thorax
Movement of molecules from an area of higher
Diffusion concentration to an area of lower
concentration/concentration gradient
two phases of ventilation inhalation and exhalation
chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the
Surfactant surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from
collapsing
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Practice questions for this set
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right bronchi is larger and extends more vertically. (this is where a foreign
object will most likely lodge)
Give this one a try later!
What is the process that controls
1 4 phases of respiration 2
respiration
Difference between the left and
3 Diffusion
right bronchi
Don't know?
, Terms in this set (46)
1. Pulmonary ventilation
2. External gas exchange
4 phases of respiration
3. Gas transport in the blood
4. Internal gas exchange
Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which
Respiration O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to
the cells.
Structures of the Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli
Respiratory System
movement of air into and out of the lungs/exchange
pulmonary ventilation of air between the atmosphere and the air sacs
(Alveoli)
occurs in the lungs as oxygen diffuses from the air
External gas exchange sacs into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out
of the blood to be eliminated
The circulating blood carries gases between the lungs
Gas transport in the blood and the tissues, supplying oxygen to the cells and
bringing back carbon dioxide.
occurs in the tissues as oxygen diffuses from the
Internal gas exchange blood to the cells, whereas carbon dioxide travels
from the cells into the blood
The ease with which one can expand the lungs and
compliance
thorax
Movement of molecules from an area of higher
Diffusion concentration to an area of lower
concentration/concentration gradient
two phases of ventilation inhalation and exhalation
chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the
Surfactant surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from
collapsing
