1
Q
how does blood leave the right ventricle and to the lungs?
A
right ventricle, pulmonary semilunar valve, pulmonary trunk, right and left pulmonary arteries, through the hilum, into the lungs
2
Q
what is the hilum and what does it contain?
A
it is the region on the posterior lung surface where structures enter/exit the lungs. it contains
- pulmonary arteries and veins
- bronchial artery
- lymphatics
- and nerves
3
Q
what is the bronchovascular bundle? what is its function?
A
a connective tissue sheath that groups the pulmonary artery/vein, bronchial arter, bronchus, lymphatics, and nerves
its function is to ensure structural support and coordinated branches along the airways
4
Q
what is Ohm’s Law?
A
increasing pressure or decreasing resistance increases flow
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