Who is more prone to develop respiratory problems, an adult or a child? Explain with examples.

Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lung and…

A: Pulmonary ventilation is comprised of three pressures. Atmospheric pressure:It is the pressure of…

Q: Contrast the causes of increased airway resistance in asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis?

A: Bronchospasm, mucus plugging, and oedema within the peripheral airways end in increased airway…

Q: List the physical factors that alter airway resistance?

A: The degree of resistance offered to the airflow via respiration during the process of inspiration…

Q: Explain the Hazards of Positive-Pressure Ventilation?

A: Ventilation is defined as the exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere. In this process…

Q: What is an obstructive pulmonary disorder? What is an example of one? How might it affect…

A: The airways and air sacs in the lungs become less elastic in obstructive pulmonary disorder.

Q: What structures of the upper respiratory system might contribute to obstructive sleep apnea?

A: Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA is a serious disorder which occurs during sleep. The condition is…

Q: Describe the changes that occur in the respiratory system in old age?

A: Answer: Introduction: The main role of the respiratory system is to transfer the oxygen to the body…

Q: List the common causes of Acute Alveolar hyperventilation?

A: KEY WORDS :- Alveolar hyperventilation - In alveolar hyperventilation partial pressure of carbon…

Q: Explain Pulmonary Embolus and Dead Space Ventilation?

A: The respiratory system is the biological system that consists of specific organs and structures used…

Q: Define term bronchioles?

A: Bronchioles are air passages inside the lungs that branch off like tree limbs from the bronchi.

Q: Explain how normal breathing occurs and how it is related to pressure and volume in the chest…

A: oxygen is utilised by the organisms to indirectly breakdown simple molecule like glucose, amino…

Q: Explain how allergens such as pollen affect the upperrespiratory tract.

A: The upper respiratory tract consists of the nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx. When we breathe air,…

Q: Describe the three respiratory disorders commonlyassociated with smoking tobacco.

A: Tobacco smoke is taken in by smoking cigarettes. Tobacco contains more than 7000 chemicals out of…

Q: What is the primary mechanism for control over breathing in order to protect blood from oxygenation?…

A: BREATHING is the process in which the air moves into the lungs from outside the atmosphere. a…

Q: Give examples of interactions between the respiratory system and other body systems.

A: Some examples of interactions between the respiratory system and other body systems are :…

Q: Why are the precise effects of aging on the respiratory system difficult to determine?

A: The effect of age on the respiratory system are as follows: Reduced lung capacity Reduced inhaling…

Q: What are the key features of the early and late asthmatic responses?

A: In asthma, both hyperactivity and inflammation of the airways result in a chronic  lung disease. An…

Q: Explain how a flail chest injury affects ventilation, oxygenlevels, and circulation.

A: Flail chest injury is a life-threatening condition where chest pain and breath shortness are…

Q: Discuss the major parts and functions of the respiratory system.

A: It is a biological system that consists of certain organs and uses them in exchange for gas. All the…

Q: Explain how cigarette smoking impacts the lungs at the physiologic level.

A: Smoking is a condition in which a person gets addicted to tobacco smoke due to the addictive…

Q: Explain Pulmonary Disorders That Force the Patient to Breathe at the Top—Flat Portion—of the…

A: A pressure-volume curve is used to monitor patients on a ventilator. It is also used for the…

Q: What mechanisms cause airway obstruction in asthma?

A: Diseases involving airway obstruction that get worse with expiration are referred to as obstructive…

Q: Compare emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

A: Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the lungs particularly the bronchioles. Emphysema is the…

Q: What is the mechanism of the disease, emphysema? What is the primary cause? Explain why people with…

A: Emphysema is a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs get damaged and enlarged, resulting in…

Q: Give some examples of hazards associated with positive-pressure ventilation (PPV)?

A: Positive pressure ventilation is a type of breathing support when patient is not able to breath by…

Q: list and describe several protective mechanisms of the respiratory system.

A: The air contains particulate matter like bacteria, viral particles, dust and dirt that destroy the…

Q: What represents the lung condition in asthma and emphysema?

A: Respiratory exchange is the simple physical process of the exchange of gases between the atmosphere…

Q: Explain the changes in the atmospheric and intrapulmonary air pressure, muscle contraction, lungs…

A: The act of inspiration and expiration is known as pulmonary ventilation. The main mechanisms…

Q: List the components of the upper respiratory tract vs the components of the lower respiratory tract.

A: The respiratory system functions primarily to provide oxygen to body tissues for cellular…

Q: List the potential problems related to respiratory function.

A: Respiration is the inhaling of oxygen and exhaling of carbondioxide from the lungs. Breathing can be…