Under ordinary circumstances, the inflation reflex is initiated bya. noxious chemicals,b. the ventral respiratory group,c. overinflation of the alveoli and bronchioles,d. the pontine respiratory centers.

Pleural effusion is a condition where fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity. Which pressure or pressures would you expect to be most directly impacted by this fluid accumulation?

What happens to the metabolic rate of skeletal muscle tissue during exercise? What waste products are produced from metabolic reactions? How and why does this affect your rate of ventilation during exercise?