P2 Spirometry Flashcards by chloe rumler

which of the following tissues is found in large airways, but not small airways?

a) cartilage
b) bone

A- cartilage
both the trachea and bronchi have cartilage, whereas the small airways do not. cartilage is rigid and helps to keep the airways open.

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for a patient with large airway obstruction, describe whether the following will increase, decrease or stay the same:

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for a patient with asthma, describe whether the following will increase, decrease or stay the same:

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for a patient with emphysema, describe whether the following will increase, decrease or stay the same:

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for a patient with restrictive disease, describe whether the following will increase, decrease or stay the same:

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P2 Spirometry Flashcards