Any medical professional must understand the process of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. How does oxygen flow into the body while carbon dioxide is being removed? How are they transported in the blood? This study guide can help you answer these questions and...
Gas exchange is the physiological process of diffusion where oxygen moves from the lungs to the bloodstream during inhalation and carbon dioxide (CO2) moves from the blood to the lungs for removal during exhalation. This is a fundamental topic that must be understood...
During respiration, our lungs work to help the body take in oxygen while removing carbon dioxide. This cycle is referred to as gas exchange. For it to function properly, the amount of ventilation must match the amount of perfusion in the alveoli of the lungs. There...
Ventilation is the process of moving air in and out of the lungs. Alveolar Ventilation has the same meaning except it specifically focuses on the process that takes place in the alveoli of the lungs. As a Respiratory Therapist, it’s extremely important to...
Are you ready to learn all about the Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System? I sure hope so because, in this study guide, we have compiled a ton of practice questions that can help you do just that. Also, this information correlates well with Egan’s...
As I’m sure you’re already aware, Cardio A&P is one of the most important subjects that you will learn about in Respiratory Therapy School! Not to mention, it’s a course that many students struggle with. Knowing the ins and outs of this subject is crucial for...
