cardio A&P ch.1 exam

Front

which of the following prevents aspiration of foods and liquids: thyroid cartilages, cricoid cartilage, epiglottis, arytenoid cartilage?

Back

epiglottis

Front

alveolar pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure during what phase of breathing?

Back

exhalation

Front

Which is released with stimulation of the parasympathetic nerve fibers? Options: acetylcholine, atropine, epinephrine, nor epinephrine

Back

acetylcholine

Front

What is another name for resistance vessels?

Back

arterioles

Front

What is normal static compliance of the lungs?

Back

60-100 mlcm H20

Front

What does a decrease in surfactant cause?

Back

an increase in surface tension

Front

Which cells produce pulmonary surfactant?

Back

Type II alveolar cells

Front

the mucociliary escalator helps with what?

Back

mucus movement

Front

Poiseuille's Law states that ___ increases when airway radius decreases.

Back

Pressure

Front

What is the medical term for an earache?

Back

otitis media