16 Flashcards
Function of URT and LRT
Bring air in optimum condition to the respiratory membrane.
What does the larynx do
P revents entry of food to LRT and contains the vocal cords.
Function of bronchial tree
The bronchial tree carries air to
alveoli, with changes to the epithelium, smooth muscle and cartilage reflecting function.
Where does gas exchange occur
Gas exchange occurs at the respiratory membrane in the alveo
Our Body cavities are lined with..
Serous membrane
Structure of serous membranes
- double layer of secretory tissue (epithelial cells) with fluid between layers
- visceral layer on the organ
- parietal layer on body wall
Examples of serious membranes within cavities
Thoracic cavity:
- pericardium
- pleura
Abdominopelvic cavity:
- peritoneum
Body cavities of the trunk
What does the thoracic cavity contain?
• Mediastinum
• Heart, vessels, pericardium
• Pleural cavities
• Lungs
What is the anterior boundary of the thoracic cavity
Sternum
What is the posterior boundary of the thoracic cavity
Thoracic vertebrae
What is the lateral boundary of the thoracic cavity
Ribs
What is the superior boundary of the thoracic cavity
Base of neck
What is the inferior boundary of the thoracic cavity
Diaphragm
Plural cavities - why are lungs seperate
So if one stops functioning, you have another
Where dies parietal pleura attach
Thoracic wall
- helps lift and contract lungs during breathing
Pressure is inversely propertiaonal to..
Volume
What is ventilation driven by?
Changes in thoracic cavity
Volume in expiration and inspiration
What is Boyes law
P = 1/V
Pressure inversely proportional
Volume
Pressure measured by
Collisions
• smallerspace=more collisions = increased pressure
• biggerspace=less collisions = decreased pressure
Pressure measured by collisions
• smallerspace=more collisions = increased pressure
• biggerspace=less collisions = decreased pressure
Air will move to ______ pressure space
Lower
To make air move when we breath we need to establish a
Pressure gradient
What is the pressure between breathes ?
pressure inside cavity = pressure outside. No gradient