Describe the effects of bronchodilation and bronchoconstriction on airflow.

Differentiate the process of resting inspiration from forceful inspiration.

Indicate whether the changes in respiratory volumes or capacities described are observed A) during an acute asthma attack, B) in emphysema C) both during an acute asthma attack and in emphysema, or D) not during an acute asthma attack or in emphysema. Note that the acute asthma attack is in a person not taking ventolin (ie no inhaler). Decrease in total lung capacity   Increase in residual volume   Decrease in FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second)   Decrease in tidal volume   Decrease in expiratory reserve volume

Please answer based on the following scenario: “Mom, they want me to play for the National Women’s Hockey League!” Josie yelled as she ran into the living room. She had just finished practice, and the scouts had told her afterward how impressed they were with her moves. Finally, her lifelong dream of winning an Olympic gold medal for Canada might actually come true! She’d had to make some sacrifices, like living at home after high school, but it looked like that would all pay off. As soon as she saw the looks on the faces of her parents, her smile disappeared. “Honey, we just got back from the doctor. It turns out that your brother’s recurrent bouts of pyelonephritis have led to irreversible renal damage. The nephrologist is recommending that Xavier have a kidney transplant,” her mom explained with a pained look. “We know that he has a better chance if he has a related donor, but he could always go on hemodialysis and wait for a cadaver donor …” Josie saw her dreams of a hockey…