The Inspiratory and Expiratory Flow Sensors Are Reading a Base

question 1

Multiple Choice

The inspiratory and expiratory flow sensors are reading a base flow of 5 liters per minute (L/min) .The flow trigger is set to 2 L/min.The expiratory flow sensor must read what flow to trigger inspiration?

• A) 1 L/min
• B) 2 L/min
• C) 3 L/min
• D) 4 L/min

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the nerve fibers in the central and peripheral nervous systems, facilitating the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that are transmitted along nerve fibers in the nervous system.

Synapse

A junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.