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Lungs
Physiology Exam #2 Lungs
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Physiology
Undergraduate 2
03/16/2014

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How many lobes in the right and left lungs?
Definition
Right has 3
Left has 2
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What are the fissures in the right and left lungs?
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How many pulmonary arteries (left, right, both) enter the lungs?
Definition
one each
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How many pulmonary veins (left, right, both) exit the lungs?
Definition
two
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How many bronchi (left, right, both) enter the lungs?
Definition
2
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Where do you find the lingula? Cardiac notch?
Definition
Upper Lobe of the Left Lung
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How does intrapulmonary pressure (mm Hg) change with breathing?
Definition
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How does intrapulmonary pressure (mm Hg) change with inspiration?
Definition
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How does intrapulmonary pressure (mm Hg) change with expiration?
Definition
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How does intrapleural pressure (mm Hg) change with breathing?
Definition
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How does intrapleural pressure (mm Hg) change with inspiration?
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How does intrapleural pressure (mm Hg) change with expiration?
Definition
Term
hich one is always negative (like a vacuum-sealed bag) under normal circumstances?
Definition
Intrapulmonary
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What is the difference between a volume and a capacity?
Definition
volume = 1
capacity = 2 or more volumes
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What is the typical tidal volume (in milliliters, mL)? Inspiratory reserve volume? Expiratory reserve volume? Residual volume?
Definition
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What is inspiratory capacity?
Definition
amount you breathe in
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Vital capacity?
Definition
Amount you breath out
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Total lung capacity?
Definition
everything
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