The Hering-Breuer reflex
A) functions to increase ventilation with changes in blood pressure.
B) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PO₂ changes.
C) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PCO₂ changes.
D) prevents overexpansion of the lungs.
E) is an important aspect of normal, quiet breathing.
Correct Answer:
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Q18: At a PO₂ of 70 mm Hg
Q19: The expiratory neurons control the _ muscles,
Q20: The process by which dissolved gases are
Q21: Match the lung disease to its description.
-destruction
Q22: _ is characterized by a decreased surface
Q24: Match the lung disease to its description.
-increased
Q25: Match the factor with its effect on
Q26: _ is characterized by a thickened alveolar
Q27: PCO₂ tends to be _ in tissues
Q28: Match the lung disease to its description.
-fluid
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