Which of the following statements provides reasons for the disruption of respiratory control?
A) Mechanical failure, soft-tissue damage, obstruction, and lack of perfusion will interrupt this control.
B) A structural reason that has caused collapse of the upper and lower airways to block the flow of oxygen to the alveoli can interrupt this control.
C) A medical, structural, and mechanical failure that has initiated the cascade of life-threatening problems will interrupt this control.
D) Medical reasons, infections, trauma, toxins, and drugs, along with neurologic disorders, can interrupt this control.
Question 2
A young boy tells you that his twin brother suffers from seizures and asks what he can do if he sees his brother convulsing. Your response would be:
A) Move any movable objects and furniture away from him.
B) Hold him securely to the floor until he stops seizing or the EMTs arrive.
C) Insert a spoon into his mouth to keep him from swallowing his tongue.
D) Call 911 if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or if he loses control of his bladder.
Negative feedback control of a regulated variable.
Hormonal control of the male reproductive hormones.
Types of Respiratory Protection Devices
Respiratory system of a bird.
Locus control and developmental expression of human globin–complex genes
Human beta-globin–complex locus control region