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.
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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
Q32: Match the lung disease to its description.
-increased
Q33: Match the factor with its effect on
Q34: Match the factor with its effect on
Q38: PCO2 tends to be _ in tissues
Q40: Too little oxygen in cells is often
Q40: Generally,PCO2 in arterial blood is _ than
Q41: The carotid and aortic bodies contain specialized
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