Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 23, Problem 2CTQ

Ms. Brown has smoked cigarettes for years and is having breathing difficulties. She has been diagnosed with emphysema. Describe specific kinds of structural changes you would expect to observe in Ms. Brown's respiratory system. How are air flow and gas exchange affected by these structural changes?

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Ms. X has smoked cigarettes for years and is having breathing difficulties. She has been diagnosed with emphysema. Describe specific structural changes you would expect to observe in Ms X’s respiratory system. How are air flow and gas exchange affected by these structural changes?
Ms. Brown has smoked cigarettes for years and is having breathing difficulties. She has been diagnosed with emphysema. Describespecific kinds of structural changes you would expect to observe in Ms. Brown’s respiratory system. How are air flow and gas exchange affected by these structural changes?
You and your friend are trapped in an overturned ship. To escape you must swim underwater a long distance. You tell your friend it would be a good idea to hyperventilate before making the escape attempt. Your friend condescendingly replies, "What good would that do since your alveolar capillaries are already 100% saturated with oxygen?" Assuming you fight the urge, what would you do and say (based on your knowledge of respiratory physiology)?

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