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EMT 101 Block 2 Material Questions and Answers (100% Correct
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(Ch. 11) During inhalation, what does the diaphragm do? Ans:
Contracts and lowers
(Ch. 11) What is the difference between inhalation and
exhalation in terms of processes? Ans: Inhalation is an active
part of breathing whilst exhalation is a passive process not
requiring muscular effort
(Ch. 11) What is the purpose of the alveoli? (according to our
textbook) Ans: it is the functional site of oxygen and carbon
dioxide exchange
(Ch. 11) What is the mediastinum? Ans: space between the
lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, main
bronchi, esophagus, and many nerves
What are the three layers of pleura? (superficial to deep) Ans:
1. parietal pleura- lines chest wall and diaphragm
2. Pleural space- space between parietal and visceral pleura
3. Visceral pleura- lines the lungs
(Ch. 11) What conditions can directly affect the mediastinum?
Ans: Tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, and
mediastinitis
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(Ch. 11) What is hypoxic drive? Ans: a secondary system for
control of breathing
(Ch. 11) What is tidal volume? Ans: Amount of air moved in
and out of the lungs at rest in one breath (what you are doing
right now)
(Ch. 11) What are the intercostal muscles? Ans: Aids in
breathing, raises the ribs when it contracts
(Ch. 11) Name the primary muscles for inhalation Ans:
Diaphragm, external intercostal muscles
(Ch. 11) Name all the accessory muscles of exhalation. Ans: 1.
Internal intercostal muscles
2. Transverse thoracis muscles
3. Internal and external obliques
4. Rectus abdominus
(Ch. 11) Name all the accessory muscles of inhalation. Ans: 1.
Sternocleidomastoid
2. Scalenes
3. Pec minor and major
4. Serratus anterior
(Ch. 11) What is the difference between ventilation and
respiration? Ans: -Ventilation is the mechanical movement of
air
EMT 101 Block 2 Material Questions and Answers (100% Correct
Answers) | Latest
(Ch. 11) During inhalation, what does the diaphragm do? Ans:
Contracts and lowers
(Ch. 11) What is the difference between inhalation and
exhalation in terms of processes? Ans: Inhalation is an active
part of breathing whilst exhalation is a passive process not
requiring muscular effort
(Ch. 11) What is the purpose of the alveoli? (according to our
textbook) Ans: it is the functional site of oxygen and carbon
dioxide exchange
(Ch. 11) What is the mediastinum? Ans: space between the
lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, main
bronchi, esophagus, and many nerves
What are the three layers of pleura? (superficial to deep) Ans:
1. parietal pleura- lines chest wall and diaphragm
2. Pleural space- space between parietal and visceral pleura
3. Visceral pleura- lines the lungs
(Ch. 11) What conditions can directly affect the mediastinum?
Ans: Tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, and
mediastinitis
YT video:
https://youtu.be/HjBolmHLq0U?si=zEuhl5EZtXkEtoTe
, 2 for specific request mail
(Ch. 11) What is hypoxic drive? Ans: a secondary system for
control of breathing
(Ch. 11) What is tidal volume? Ans: Amount of air moved in
and out of the lungs at rest in one breath (what you are doing
right now)
(Ch. 11) What are the intercostal muscles? Ans: Aids in
breathing, raises the ribs when it contracts
(Ch. 11) Name the primary muscles for inhalation Ans:
Diaphragm, external intercostal muscles
(Ch. 11) Name all the accessory muscles of exhalation. Ans: 1.
Internal intercostal muscles
2. Transverse thoracis muscles
3. Internal and external obliques
4. Rectus abdominus
(Ch. 11) Name all the accessory muscles of inhalation. Ans: 1.
Sternocleidomastoid
2. Scalenes
3. Pec minor and major
4. Serratus anterior
(Ch. 11) What is the difference between ventilation and
respiration? Ans: -Ventilation is the mechanical movement of
air
