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In the manual method of artificial respiration, the person doing the resuscitating pulls the patients arms out and above the patient’s head. Why does raising the arms in this way encourage the movement of air into the lungs? (+)

______ is a hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex and posterior pituitary to release hormones as well as stimulating thirst in the hypothalamus

Decreasing pressure within the thoracic cavity causes air to move _______ the lungs. (R7)

The ______ produces surfactant. (R5)

As carbon dioxide levels rise in the blood, pH __. (R13)

Normal values: pH: 7.35-7.45; paCO2 35-45mmHg; HCO3- : 24-28 mEq/L Blood values of pH: 7.47 paCO2: 48 HCO3-: 30 indicates… (FB11)

Vital capacity doesn’t change with age.

To produce concentrated urine, ADH must be present. (U11)

Increased tissue temperature _____ percent saturation of hemoglobin. (R12)

All of the following conditions decrease the efficiency of external respiration except… (R11)