Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms provided. airflow pressure gradient decreases increases resistance directly inversely Airflow is a function of two factors: (1) the ________ established between atmospheric pressure and intrapulmonary pressure, and (2) the ________ that occurs due to conditions within the airways, lungs, and chest wall. The formula for ________ is: F = Patm - Palv / R This mathematical expression demonstrates that flow is ________ related to the pressure gradient between atmosphere and lungs and ________ related to resistance. If the pressure gradient ________, then airflow into the lungs increases, but if the pressure gradient ________, airflow into the lungs lessens (assuming resistance remains the same).
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The pressure gradient is the difference in pressure between two points, in this case, between the atmospheric pressure and the pressure inside the lungs. Resistance is anything that makes it harder for air to flow into the lungs. Show moreā¦
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