1
Q
during breathing, what is the cause of change in pulmonary vascular resistance?
A
lung volume changes
2
Q
why is ischemic damage rare in the lung?
A
multiple supplies of oxygen from bronchal and pulmonary circulation, as well as alveolar gas oxygen supply
Unit 4 Physiology
flashcards
Decks in class (31)
# Cards
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homeostasis33
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transport29
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thermoregulation57
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resting potential21
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water transport21
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action potential26
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synaptic transmission56
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cardiovascular system design48
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Autonomic Nervous System79
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principles of blood flow46
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Cardiac Electrophysiology104
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Skeletal Muscle Contraction48
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Excitation Contraction Coupling47
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Smooth Muscle Contraction61
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Hemodynamics42
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Muscle Mechanics36
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Lung Structure and Function37
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Microcirculation85
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Cardiac Muscle Mechanisms41
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Cardiac Pressure Volume Loop43
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Autonomic Control of Blood Pressure43
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Systemic Circulation21
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Pulmonary Mechanics: Compliance54
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Pulmonary Mechanics: Dynamics of Breathing60
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Pulmonary Function Tests20
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Vascular Control28
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Hormonal Control of Blood Pressure35
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Ventilation and Lung Volumes38
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Integration of Cardiac Function41
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Pulmonary Diffusion27
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Pulmonary Circulation2
