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How does the ventilation of the lungs change while an athlete exercises?
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Alternate flushing of air into and out of the lungs?
Pulmonary ventilation.
Ventilation refers to the process by which?
air is moving in and out of the lungs
What is the definition of mechanical ventilation?
Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs.
What is the purpose of lung perfusion scans and lung ventilation scans?
to detect pulmonary embolisms, determine how much blood is flowing to lungs, determine which areas of the lungs are capable of ventilation, and assess how well the lungs are functioning
What eliminates carbon dioxide in the blood?
Ventilation (via the lungs).
What is a radionuclide ventilation scan?
it is a medical test that can tell a doctor how much of your lungs are filling with air when you breathe.
A lung ventilation scan is done to determine?
How the air is distributed in the lungs: measures the ability of the lungs to take in air
Why do you need a ventilation system?
Ventilation is the mass flow of air into and out of the lungs. Ventilation of the lungs is necessary as it brings oxygen into the body for body processes such as respiration and ventilation of the lungs release carbon dioxide from the body.
What is the volume of gas that reaches the respiratory zone of the lungs called?
alveolar ventilation
Test used to measure the ventilation mechanics of the lungs?
pulmonary function tests
What is function of ventilation?
The main function of the pulmonary vein is to carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium. Then it is transferred to the aorta, which takes the blood to the head and arms.
Why don't athlete's smoke?
because smoking damages your lungs and athletes need good lungs specially swimmers
