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Anatomyandphysiologyoftherespiratorysystem 180129061553
Anatomyandphysiologyoftherespiratorysystem 180129061553
A collapsed
lung occurs when
air escapes from
the lung.
The air then fills
the space outside
of the lung,
between
the lung and chest
wall.
APNEA
Apnea or apnoea is
suspension of
breathing.
During apnea,
there is no
movement of the
muscles of
inhalation, and the
volume of the
lungs initially
remains
unchanged.
LUNG TUMOURS