Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 28CT
Mr. Alvarez bumped a bee’s nest while making repairs on his roof. Not surprisingly, he was promptly stung several times. Because he knew he was allergic to bee stings, he rushed to the hospital. While waiting, he went into a state of shock and had extreme difficultly breathing. Examination showed his larynx to be edematous, and a tracheostomy was performed. Why is edema of the larynx likely to obstruct the airway? What is a tracheostomy, and what purpose does it serve?
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Ch. 13 - More than one choice may apply. When you exhale,...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2MCCh. 13 - Prob. 3MCCh. 13 - Prob. 4MCCh. 13 - Prob. 5MCCh. 13 - Prob. 6MCCh. 13 - Prob. 7MCCh. 13 - 8. Clearly explain the difference between external...Ch. 13 - Prob. 9SAECh. 13 - 10. Why is it important that the trachea be...
Ch. 13 - Where in the respiratory tract is the air...Ch. 13 - Prob. 12SAECh. 13 - Prob. 13SAECh. 13 - 14. What is it about the structure of the alveoli...Ch. 13 - Prob. 15SAECh. 13 - Name several nonrespiratory air movements, and...Ch. 13 - Prob. 17SAECh. 13 - What is the major way that oxygen is transported...Ch. 13 - Prob. 19SAECh. 13 - Prob. 20SAECh. 13 - Prob. 21SAECh. 13 - Name two chemical factors that modify respiratory...Ch. 13 - Define hyperventilation. If you hyperventilate, do...Ch. 13 - 24. Compare and contrast the signs and symptoms of...Ch. 13 - Prob. 25SAECh. 13 - Prob. 26CTCh. 13 - Why doesn’t Laney have to worry when her...Ch. 13 - 28. Mr. Alvarez bumped a bee’s nest while making...Ch. 13 - Prob. 29CTCh. 13 - Prob. 30CTCh. 13 - Prob. 31CT
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