Balance
The name game
Spirometry and Capacities
Micro and Histo
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100

What is the normal pH of blood?

7.35 - 7.45

100

What are the functions of the respiratory system?

gas exchange, olfaction, protection, pH regulation, production of chemical regulators

100

What type of tissue is present in the alveoli?

simple squamous epithelium 

200

What molecule acts as  buffer in the blood?

bicarbonate  HCO₃⁻ via the bicarbonate buffer system (H₂CO₃ / HCO₃⁻)

200

normal breathing

eupnea

200

Amount of air inspired OR expired with each breath

Tidal Volume

200

What passageway contains stratified squamous epithelium and is a passageway for both air an food?

oropharynx, laryngopharynx 

300

The majority of  CO2 is carried in the blood as:

    bicarbonate HCO₃⁻

300

Low or reduced oxygen supply to tissues

hypoxia

300

Amount of air remaining in the respiratory passages and lungs after a forceful expiration

Residual Volume

300

Cells present in alveoli to eliminate debris

macrophages

400
How does are move if alveolar pressure is the same as atmospheric pressure?

no movement

400

bronchioles constrict >_______ is administered> bronchiole dilation

epinephrine 

400

What is Vital Capacity?

IRV + TV + ERV

400
Cells that secrete surfactant 

Type 2 alveolar cells

500

In order to ensure efficient gas exchange perfusion should match___________?

ventilation

500

TLC= IRV + ___ + TV + RV 

ERV

500

What is Total Lung Capacity?

IRV + ERV + TV + RV

500

The smallest branches of the conducting zone structures

Lack cartilage and are composed entirely of smooth muscle

terminal bronchioles

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