Chapter 16 Respiratory Physiology

Question 1

What is the primary function of the lungs

Answer 1

1. Ventilation
2. Gas exchange
3. Oxygen utilization

Question 2

What is the structure of the Lungs

Answer 2

Trachea –> Bronchus –> Bronchioles –> alveoli

Question 3

What are the 2 types of alveoli cells

Answer 3

Type 1 and Type 2

Question 4

What is the function of Type 2 alveolar cells

Answer 4

Create Surfactant for the lungs

Question 5

What is the function of Type 1 alveolar cells

Answer 5

Gas exchange within epithelial tissue

Question 6

What is the conducting zone

Answer 6

Helps warm and moisten air, also helps clean the air by trapping molecules and having macrophages within the bronchi

Question 7

What are the physical properties of the lungs

Answer 7

Stretch, elasticity, and surface tension provided by surfactant

Question 8

What is the Law of Laplace

Answer 8

Whenever you have pressure in an alveoli the surface tension matches

Question 9

What is Surfactant

Answer 9

Mixture of phospholipids, proteins, and water. Helps contribute to the elastic properties

Question 10

What are the Pulmonary Disorders

Answer 10

Restrictive - Vital capacity is reduce, expiration is normal
Obstructive - Vital capacity is normal, expiration is reduced
Both - Both vital capacity and expiration are reduced