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What is the major inspiratory muscle of respiration?
What is the major inspiratory muscle of respiration?
- Diaphragm (correct)
- Rectus abdominis
- Pectoralis minor
- Intercostal muscles
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a factor that can change the structure and function of the pulmonary system?
Which condition is NOT mentioned as a factor that can change the structure and function of the pulmonary system?
- Heart failure (correct)
- COPD
- Cystic fibrosis
- Asthma
Ineffective gas exchange in the lungs is most commonly due to problems with:
Ineffective gas exchange in the lungs is most commonly due to problems with:
- Perfusion
- Diffusion
- Ventilation (correct)
- Respiration
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm, the major inspiratory muscle of respiration?
Which nerve innervates the diaphragm, the major inspiratory muscle of respiration?
Which condition can lead to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood?
Which condition can lead to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood?
What factor can increase cardiac output?
What factor can increase cardiac output?
Which factor can lead to hypoventilation?
Which factor can lead to hypoventilation?
What is a common factor that can affect oxygenation physiologically?
What is a common factor that can affect oxygenation physiologically?
Which condition can lead to inadequate tissue oxygenation at the cellular level?
Which condition can lead to inadequate tissue oxygenation at the cellular level?
What is the main cause of myocardial infarction?
What is the main cause of myocardial infarction?
What respiratory effect does atelectasis (collapse of alveoli) have on the body?
What respiratory effect does atelectasis (collapse of alveoli) have on the body?
In patients with COPD, why can excessive amounts of oxygen cause hypoventilation?
In patients with COPD, why can excessive amounts of oxygen cause hypoventilation?
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