STUDY GUIDE FOR EXAM 2
There will be several fill in the blank questions, and there will be several multiple choice questions as well. Also there will be several True or false questions. Finally, there will be an essay questions. The study guide below will get you ready for the exam.
What is the meaning of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure?
Why there is time between when the mitral valve closes and the aortic valve opens?
Define preload and afterload.
What is the best way to maintain a healthy blood pressure?
What is the best way to maintain a healthy heart?
What is an aneurysm?
Why are their rings on the trachea and why do we purse our lips when we blow out a candle
How does air get from the mouth to the alveoli then to the blood stream– convection vs. diffusion?
Study the alveoli. What is surfactant? How alveoli do we have as a child and as an adult?
What is a pneumothorax?
What is pneumonia?
What is the purpose of hemoglobin? What is the role of iron? Where does oxygen bind?
How does carbon dioxide move around the body?
Generally what is the structure of hemoglobin.
Understand what happens when you take in a breath
Define perfusion, respiration and ventilation, and anemia.
What role does carbon dioxide play in how fast we breathe?
