LOCATION AND IMPORTANCE OF CILIA AND MUCUS IN THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
The respiratory system is a complex network of organs and tissues that help us breathe. It includes the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, and lungs. The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the body with oxygen…
TACKLING NEONATAL RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
Introduction Neonatal respiratory distress is a medical condition that affects newborn infants, typically within the first few hours of life. It is characterized by difficulty breathing or rapid, shallow breathing. There are various causes, including premature birth, infections, lung immaturity,…
A CLOSER LOOK AT RESPIRATORY FAILURE
Respiratory failure is a critical medical condition characterized by the inability of the respiratory system to maintain adequate oxygenation (oxygen levels in the blood) and/or remove excess carbon dioxide (CO2) from the body. It is typically categorized into two main…
ROLE OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IN ACID-BASE HOMEOSTASIS
The respiratory system plays a crucial role in maintaining acid-base homeostasis by regulating the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood. When CO2 dissolves in the bloodstream, it forms carbonic acid (H2CO3), which can increase the acidity (lower the…
A REVIEW OF DRUGS ACTING ON THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Allergy Meds Overview Bronchodilators: Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs): Examples include albuterol and levalbuterol. They act quickly to relax the smooth muscles in the airways, providing immediate relief from bronchoconstriction during asthma attacks or acute exacerbations. They are often used as rescue…
MECHANISM OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IN LOWER ANIMALS
Unicellular Organisms There are no special respiratory organs in unicellular and aquatic organisms such as Amoeba and Paramecium. Oxygen that dissolves in water diffuses into the body while carbon dioxide goes out of the body through the entire body surface.…
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