Residual Air Is Important Because It

question 15

Multiple Choice

Residual air is important because it:

• A)prevents collapse of the lungs
• B)provides for continuous exchange of gases
• C)signals the need to breathe again
• D)provides a rest period for the respiratory muscles

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Definitions:

Depakene

A brand name for valproic acid, a medication used to treat seizures, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches.

Transient Ischemic Attack

A temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, often called a mini-stroke, that causes short-lived symptoms similar to a stroke.

Ministroke

Also known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), it refers to a brief interruption of blood supply to part of the brain, causing temporary stroke-like symptoms.

Brain Attack

Another term for a stroke, a medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing loss of muscle control, speech, or other functions.