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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

How Exercise Affects Diastole and Systole: Understanding the Impact on Heart Rate and Blood Flow

During exercise, the time spent in diastole and systole…- remains unchanged.- is decreased, with the greatest decrease occurring in diastole. – is increased, with the greatest increase...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Understanding Systole: The Heart’s Contraction Phase for Blood Circulation

The contraction phase of the heart is called…- the cardiac cycle.- diastole.- atrial contraction.- systole. systole The correct answer is systole. Systole is the phase of the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Discover How Your Pulmonary System Works: Supplying Oxygen and Eliminating Waste Gases

Main function of the pulmonary system gas exchange and regulation of acid-base balance The main function of the pulmonary system is to supply oxygen to the body...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Pulmonary System: Understanding the Four Vital Processes of Gas Exchange and Respiratory Regulation

4 processes of the pulmonary system 1. Pulmonary ventilation: breathing 2.Pulmonary diffusion: gas exchange at level of lungs3.Tranport O2 and CO2 via bloodstream 4. Capillary Gas exchange:...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Understanding the Respiratory System: Functions and Importance of the Nasal and Oral Cavities

Nasal and oral Cavities lined with mucus and cilia, airs swirls through nasal conchae The nasal and oral cavities are part of the respiratory system where air...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Understanding the Three Key Steps of Air Exchange for Effective Breathing and Gas Exchange

What 3 things must happen to act by the time it reaches the lungs? – warmed to 37 degrees C- humidified (100% relative humidity) – filtered of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

The Vital Role of Epiglottis in Swallowing: Function, Structure, and Common Disorders

Epiglottis (lid on larynx) – if particles get past the epiglottis it causes a cough reflex ; lid opens to swallow The epiglottis is a flap of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Understanding the Crucial Role of the Trachea in Breathing and Respiratory Health

trachea (windpipe) C- shaped ring of cartilage (c-shaped to allow esophagus to expand) The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is a tube-like structure that connects the...