How does a pneumothorax cause a lung to collapse? Howdoes a pneumothorax affect the chest cavity?

Q: What do the alveolar walls consist of?

A: The respiratory bronchioles open into alveolar ducts which terminate into an extended passage known…

Q: You have placed an advanced airway in a patient with a respiratory condition and his heart rate…

A: In general, we can see the increased heart rate in patients for whom advanced airway has been placed…

Q: Which of the following part of the parietal pleura covers the superior surface of the human…

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Q: The laryngopharynx represents the most superior portion of the pharynx, bounded superiorly by the…

A: Pharynx is divided into three sections: the nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx.  The…

Q: Which is the lowest part of the pleural cavity, where pleural effusion first accumulates?

A: The fluid-filled region or space that encircles the lungs is called the pleural cavity. It is…

Q: oropharyngeal airway

A: Oropharangeal airway should be used if jaw thrust manoeuvre has failed to correct airway…

Q: What do the Respiratory disorders that cause the lung to collapseinclude?

A: The lung is the organ in the body that is used to exchange gases and fluids between the outside…

Q: What is the concavity on the medial surface of left lung called?

A: The lungs are two spongy, air-filled organs on either side of the chest (thorax). The trachea…

Q: What are some common respiratory diseases and how can they be prevented and treated?

A: The network of organs and tissues that play a role in breathing is known as the respiratory system.…

Q: 1)What is the anatomical reason that you are unable to breathe for a limited period of time once you…

A: Answer 1: - The trachea (wind pipe)  has a structure on the proximal end of it, known as epiglottis.…

Q: how is food stopped from going into nasal cavity

A: The “nasal cavity” is located above and behind the nose. It is filled with air. It is divided into…

Q: What is the function of alveolar glands?

A: Glands are a group of cells that are modified to secrete specific substances. They could be of two…

Q: 1) which lipoprotein prevents our alveoli from collapsing? 2) which alveolar cells produce it ? 3)…

A: Introduction: The role of the fluid coating the alveolar walls during respiration is one of the…

Q: Why is cartilage unnecessary in the walls of the bronchioles?

A: Bronchioles are the structures of the respiratory tree formed by the branching of bronchi in the…

Q: pleural space?

A: Plural space is the cavity that exist between the lungs and underneath the chest wall. It is also…

Q: How does bronchial pneumonia differ from lobarpneumonia?

A: The oxygen requirements of cells are fulfilled by the process of breathing which includes inhalation…

Q: Name two disorders of the lower respiratory tract thatmainly cause a narrowing of the airways and…

A: The cells making up the human body require sufficient amounts of oxygen to survive and perform their…

Q: A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing increased dyspnea and…

A: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition characterised by…

Q: is an anatomical alteration of lungs characterized by air space enlargement distal to terminal…

A: The organ system of human body through which exchange of gases occurs between the body and the…

Q: What symptoms are produced by inhalation of toxic gases?

A: Breathing is the process by which living beings take in the oxygen-rich air and exhale the CO2 rich…

Q: What is the name of the tiny sacs in the lungs where the lungs where the gas exchange occurs?

A: In lungs, there are tiny air sacs which are present at the end of the bronchioles (tiny branches of…

Q: Why are the pleurae not damaged during normalbreathing?

A: The pleura (sing) is a large , thin sheet of tissue that wraps around the outside of the lungs…

Q: 18-year-old boy developed severe pharyngitis at summer camp. He is breathing through his mouth.…

A: Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is the part of the throat that is located behind…

Q: What is the function of the nasal conchae?

A: Introduction- The nose is an important part of the human body for the respiration and olfaction…

Q: Why is it important for the body to assure that gas exchange (diffusion) is efficient in the…

A: The breathing of oxygen into the body and the expulsion of carbon dioxide from the body through the…

Q: Distinguish pneumothorax from atelectasis. Which of the two comes first? Describe the cause of these…

A: Symptoms of Pneumothorax or collapsed lung feels like a sharp pain in the chest area and area…

Q: what are some of the consequences of aspiration?

A: ASPIRATION - aspiration is when something enters your airway or lungs by accident . It may be food ,…

Q: Why is the trachea supported by cartilage?

A: The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a cartilaginous tube that connects the pharynx and…