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| process of moving gases into and out of the lungs |
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| effort required to expand and contract the lungs |
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| active process stimulated by chemical receptors in the aorta |
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| passive process dependent on the elastic recoil properties of the lungs |
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| ability of the lungs to distend or to expand in response to increased intaalveolar pressure |
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| pressure difference between the mouth/nose and the alveoli in relation to the rate of flow of inspired gas |
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| the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during cellular metabolism |
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| moves the respiratory gases from one area to another according to concentration gradients |
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| amount of air exhaled after normal inspiration |
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| chemical produced in the lungs to maintain surface tension of alveoli & to prevent them from collapsing |
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| collapse of alveoli that prevents normal gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide |
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| amount of air left in the alveoli after full expiration |
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| max amount of air that can be removed from the lungs during force expiration |
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| nerve that innervates diaphragm |
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