Global ventilation of the lungs is expressed as the minute volume, normally around 4L/min, This is affected by multiple factors, most notably pregnancy, PaCO2, PaO2, pH, body temperature, exercise, and blood pressure, Global perfusion...
The lungs can be expanded & contracted in two ways; By downward and upward movement of the diaphragm to lengthen or shorten. By elevation and depression of the ribs to increase and decrease the...
The respiratory system allows oxygen in the air to be taken into the body, and it enables the body to get rid of carbon dioxide in the air breathed out, It consists of all...