We weren't told what to take into account; we were just told to decide whether or not people can breathe with a 100 cm length, 2 cm radius tube. We've also never discussed solving problems like this, so I'm just guessing about what to take into account.
Thank you! I had just looked up the tracheal air flow when you replied and it's slower than air flow through the tube, so I can base my calculations on the rate of tracheal air flow instead. Maximal inspiration/expiration volume is greater than resting inspiration volume + dead space in the...
Homework Statement
At resting, can you breath sufficient air through a tube of 100 cm length and 2 cm radius?
normal resting respiration rate: 10 - 20 breaths per minute (3 - 6 seconds per breath)
normal resting respiration volume: 0.5 L
normal pressure difference in respiration = 1 mmHg =...