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What type of breathers are infants?
What type of breathers are infants?
- Obligate mouth breathers
- Obligate nose breathers (correct)
- Obligate chest breathers
- Alternating nose and mouth breathers
Why are infants more prone to airway obstruction?
Why are infants more prone to airway obstruction?
- They have large nasal passages
- They have very small nasal passages (correct)
- They have narrow nasal passages
- They have fully developed sinuses
What is the predominant type of breathing in children less than 7 years old?
What is the predominant type of breathing in children less than 7 years old?
- Thoracic breathing
- Abdominal breathing (correct)
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Chest breathing
At what level does the trachea bifurcate in children?
At what level does the trachea bifurcate in children?
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What is the main function of surfactant in the alveoli?
What is the main function of surfactant in the alveoli?
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Study Notes
Breathing in Infants and Children
- Infants are diaphragmatic breathers.
- Infants are more prone to airway obstruction due to their large tongues and small airways.
- In children less than 7 years old, the predominant type of breathing is diaphragmatic.
- In children, the trachea bifurcates at the level of the fifth thoracic vertebra (T5).
- The main function of surfactant in the alveoli is to reduce the surface tension of water, allowing for easier expansion of the lungs during inhalation.
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