10 Questions
What is the primary function of the visceral pleura?
To sense stretch
What is the pressure in the pleural space?
-4 mmHg
What type of cells are responsible for synthesizing surfactant?
Type II pneumocytes
What is the result of a lack of surfactant?
Respiratory distress syndrome
What is the main function of the thoracic cage?
To protect the lungs
What type of ribs are connected to the sternum by costal cartilages?
True ribs
What is the name of the reflex that prevents over-inflation of the lungs?
Hering-Breuer reflex
What is the term for the collapse of the lung?
Atelectasis
What is the boundary of the thoracic cage posteriorly?
Thoracic vertebrae
What is the purpose of the pleural fluid?
To lubricate the pleura and act as a shock absorber
Test your knowledge of the pulmonary system's anatomy, including the structures involved in voice and sound production, and the tracheobronchial tree. Review the different types of cartilages and their functions. Prepare for your Gold Rank Intensive Review Baguio Batch 2017 exam.
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