respiratory system

Short Answer

• Describe the oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve. Explain how it allows for body tissues to receive oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide wastes.
• How are the lungs involved in maintaining normal pH of the blood?
• Describe the relationship between intrapulmonary pressure, atmospheric pressure, and air flow during normal inspiration and expiration, referring to Boyle’s law.
• Several physical factors that influence the efficiency of pulmonary ventilation are compliance, alveolar surface tension, and airway resistance. Briefly describe each factor.
• Albuterol is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist, which means it specifically activates beta-2 adrenergic receptors on smooth muscle in the airways. How does this improve asthma symptoms?

*Some questions adapted from Pearson’s Mastering Instructor Resources for Amerman, E. C. (2019) Human anatomy & physiology (2nd ed.).

Assignment Expectations

Length: 750-1200 words