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GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING NU110 EXAM #2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+ 4 phases of respiration 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. External gas exchange 3. Gas transport in the blood 4. Internal gas exchange Respiration Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2...

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GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING NU110 EXAM #2 QUESTIONS WITH

COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+


4 phases of respiration

1. Pulmonary ventilation

2. External gas exchange

3. Gas transport in the blood

4. Internal gas exchange

Respiration

Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2 is obtained from the

environment and delivered to the cells.

Structures of the Respiratory System

Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli

pulmonary ventilation

movement of air into and out of the lungs/exchange of air between the atmosphere and

the air sacs (Alveoli)

External gas exchange

occurs in the lungs as oxygen diffuses from the air sacs into the blood and carbon

dioxide diffuses out of the blood to be eliminated

Gas transport in the blood

, The circulating blood carries gases between the lungs and the tissues, supplying

oxygen to the cells and bringing back carbon dioxide.

Internal gas exchange

occurs in the tissues as oxygen diffuses from the blood to the cells, whereas carbon

dioxide travels from the cells into the blood

compliance

The ease with which one can expand the lungs and thorax

Diffusion

Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower

concentration/concentration gradient

two phases of ventilation

inhalation and exhalation

Surfactant

chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the alveoli and keep

them from collapsing

Difference between the left and right bronchi

right bronchi is larger and extends more vertically. (this is where a foreign object will

most likely lodge)

hypoventilation

causes increased CO2/H+ in blood & acidosis

Hyperventilation

causes decreased CO2/H+ in blood and Alkalosis

Part of the brain controls the HR and Resp

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