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Drugs affecting the respiratory system
| Institution | University |
| Course | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE... |
| Year | 1st Year |
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| Posted By | stephen oyake rabilo |
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Description
Respiratory muscles are stimulated to contract
by the respiratory center in the medulla.
• The medulla receives input from
chemoreceptors to increase the rate and/or
depth of respiration to maintain homeostasis
in the body.
• Drugs that affect the respiratory system work
to keep the airways open and gases moving
efficiently
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