A Common Fluidic Element Often Applied to Control the Phase

question 38

Multiple Choice

A common fluidic element often applied to control the phase of ventilation (inspiration or expiration) is a:

• A) AND/NAND gate
• B) OR/NOR gate
• C) Schmidt trigger
• D) flip-flop element

---

Definitions:

Trachea

The windpipe, a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs, providing a path for air to enter and exit the lungs.

Thoracic Cavity

The chamber of the body protected by the rib cage, containing the lungs and heart among other organs.

Liver

A vital organ that performs critical functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Primary Bronchi

The major air passages that diverge from the lower end of the trachea and enter the lungs to facilitate respiration.