KROK 1 2010 – Question 87 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
An unconscious young man with signs of morphine poisoning entered admission office. His respiration is shallow and infrequent which is caused by inhibition of respiratory centre. What type of respiratory failure is it?
- A. Diffusive
- B. Ventilative obstructive
- C. Ventilative dysregulatory
- D. Ventilative restrictive
- E. Perfusive
Hint
Trace the chain from the neurons that generate the breathing rhythm down to the muscles and lungs, and decide at which link morphine interrupts breathing.
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