The inhalation and exhalation are two characteristics of respiratory function. Write an essay in which you clarify the concept of ventilation versus respiration, and explain the characteristics of inspiration and expiration in terms of involved organs and the forces triggering them. (Don’t exceed 800 words.) The knowledge of muscles and pressures involved in respiration is […]
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Describe the changes in volume and pressure that will be occurring in Jane’s chest cavity to achieve exhalation during a long run. Explain why these changes are occurring, and the effect upon airflow.
Case Study: Jane Jane is a 38yo marathon runner who has presented to her GP clinic after completing a training run. She trains three days per week, and has experienced light-headedness, and significant muscle pain after her last three runs.Whilst talking to the clinic nurse, Jane admits to feeling lethargic, and like her “heart is […]
