Chapter 23 - The Respiratory System Flashcards
What is Breathing and Respiration?
Respiration:
Exchange of gases between the atmosphere, blood, and cells
The combination of 3 processes is required for Respiration to occur:
1- Ventilation (Breathing)
2- External (Pulmonary) Respiration
3- Internal (Tissue) Respiration
The CV System assist the Respiratory System by transporting gases
What is Components of the Respiratory System?
Structurally the components of the Respiratory System divided into:
1- Upper Respiratory System
2- Lower Respiratory System
Functionally the components of the Respiratory System are divided into:
1- Conducting Zone
2- Respiratory Zone
What are the Structures of the Upper Respiratory System?
The Upper Respiratory System:
1- Nose
2- Pharynx
3- Their associated structures
What are the Structures of the Lower Respiratory System?
The Lower Respiratory System:
1- Larynx
2- Trachea
3- Bronchi
4- Lungs
What is Cartilaginous Framework of Nose?
The external portion of the Nose is made of cartilage and skin, and it is lined with mucous membrane
Bony Framework:
1- Frontal bone
2- Nasal bones (left and right)
3- Maxilla
Cartilaginous Framework:
1- Lateral Nasal Cartilages (L&R, superior)
2- Septal Nasal Cartilage (medial)
3- Major Alar Cartilages (L&R, anterior)
4- Minor Alar Cartilages (L&R, 2 on each side, posterior, small)
5- Dense Fibrous Connective Tissue and Adipose Tissue (posteroinferior)
What is Bony Framework of Nose?
Bony Framework:
1- Frontal bone
2- Nasal bones (left and right)
3- Maxilla
What is Surface Anatomy of Nose?
1- Root:
Superior attachment of Nose to Frontal Bone
2- Apex:
Tip of Nose
3- Bridge:
Bony framework of Nose formed by Nasal Bones
4- External Naris:
Nostrils, external opening into Nasal Cavity
What is Pharynx?
Pharynx:
Functions as a passageway for air and food
Provides a resonating chamber for speech sounds
Houses the Tonsils, which participate in immunological reactions against foreign invaders
3 Regions:
1- Nasopharynx
2- Oropharynx
3- Laryngopharynx
What is Larynx?
Larynx:
Voice box
Passageway that connects the Pharynx and Trachea
Epiglottis
Hyoid Bone
Thyrohyoid Membrane
Leaf (posterior of Epiglottis)
Stem (posterior of Epiglottis)
Corniculate Cartilage (L&R, posterior, small)
Thyroid Cartilage (Adam’s Apple)
Arytenoid Cartilage (L&R, posterior, inferior to Corniculate Cartilage)
Cricothyroid Ligament (anterior)
Cricoid Cartilage (posterior and anterior deep to Thyroid Gland)
Cricotracheal Ligament (posterior)
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Glands (2 L&R posterior on Thyroid Gland)
Tracheal Cartilage (C-shaped incomplete posterior)
What is Larynx’s Folds?
Larynx:
Contains Vocal Folds, which produce sound when they vibrate
1- Vestibular Fold (superior):
False Vocal Cord
2- Laryngeal Sinus
3- Vocal Fold:
True Vocal Cord
What is Structures of Voice Production?
From a superior view:
1- Thyroid Cartilage
2- Cricoid Cartilage
3- Vocal Ligaments (L&R)
4- Vocal Folds
5- Vestibular Folds
6- Lateral Cricoarytenoid Muscle:
Moves Vocal Folds together
What is Trachea?
Trachea:
Extends from Larynx to the Primary Bronchi
Ciliated Epithelial Cells
Goblet Cells
What is Bronchi?
At the Superior Border of the 5th Thoracic Vertebra, the Trachea branches into a Right Primary Bronchus that enters the Right Lung, and a Left Primary Bronchus that enters the Left Lung
Carina:
Point of Trachea’s branching into Primary Bronchi
Upon entering the Lungs, The Primary Bronchi further divide to form smaller and smaller branches
The Terminal Bronchioles are the end of the Conducting Zone
What is the Branching of Bronchial Tree?
Branching of Bronchial Tree:
1- Trachea
2- Main (Primary) Bronchi
3- Lobar Bronchi
4- Segmental Bronchi
5- Bronchioles
6- Terminal Bronchioles
What is Airway Branching in both Conducting Zone and Respiratory Zone?
1- Conducting Zone:
Transporting gases
Trachea (gen 0)
Main Bronchi (gen 1)
Lobar and Segmental Bronchi (gen 2-10)
Bronchioles and Terminal Bronchioles (gen 11-16)
2- Respiratory Zone:
Gas Exchange
Respiratory Bronchioles (gen 17-19)
Alveolar Ducts (gen 20-22)
Alveolar Sacs (gen 23)
What is Lungs?
Lungs:
Paired organs in the Thoracic Cavity
Enclosed and protected by the Pleural Membrane:
1- Parietal Pleura
2- Pleural Cavity
3- Visceral Pleura
What is Lobes and Fissures of the Lungs?
Apex of Lung:
Top point
Base of Lung:
Bottom part
1- Right Lung:
Apex
Superior Lobe
Horizontal Fissure
Middle Lobe
Oblique Fissure
Inferior Lobe
Base
2- Left Lung:
Apex
Superior Lobe
Cardiac Notch (Medial at Superior Lobe)
Oblique Fissure
Inferior Lobe
Base
Both Lungs have Hilum and its content in center of Lungs
What is Alveoli?
When the Conducting Zone ends at the Terminal Bronchioles, the Respiratory Zone begins
The Respiratory Zone terminates at the Alveoli, the “air sacs” found within the lungs
What is the Microscopic Airways Branching Tree?
1- Respiratory Bronchioles
2- Alveolar Ducts
3- Alveolar Sacs
4- Alveoli
What is Alveoli in a Lobule of a Lung?
Alveoli are sac-like structures
What is Alveolus?
There are 2 kinds of Alveolar Cells:
1- Type I:
Helps with filtering out dust
Helps with gas exchange
2- Type II (Septal Cell):
Release Surfactant Lubricant
Helps stay open
Helps gas exchange
What is Respiratory Membrane?
Respiratory Membrane is composed of:
1- A layer of Type I and Type II Alveolar Cells and associated Alveolar Macrophages that constitute the Alveolar Wall
2- An Epithelial Basement Membrane underlying the Alveolar Wall
3- A Capillary Basement Membrane that is often fused to the Epithelial Basement Membrane
4- The Capillary Endothelium (where diffusion happens)
What is Blood Supply to the Lungs?
Blood enter the Lungs via the Pulmonary Arteries (Pulmonary Circulation) and the Bronchial Arteries (Systemic Circulation)
Blood exits the Lungs via the Pulmonary Veins and the Bronchial Veins
What is Ventilation-Perfusion Coupling?
Ventilation-Perfusion Coupling:
Vasoconstriction in response to Hypoxia diverts blood from poorly ventilated areas to well ventilated areas
Makes sure blood supply rich in oxygen
What is Epithelium, Cilia, Goblet Cells, and Special Features of Vestibule?
Conducting Structure
Nose
1- Epithelium:
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous
2- Cilia:
No
3- Goblet Cells:
No
4- Special Features:
Contains numerous Hairs
What is Epithelium, Cilia, Goblet Cells, and Special Features of Respiratory Region?
Conducting Structure
Nose
1- Epithelium:
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
2- Cilia:
Yes
3- Goblet Cells:
Yes (mucous)
4- Special Features:
Contains Conchae and Meatuses
What is Epithelium, Cilia, Goblet Cells, and Special Features of Olfactory Region?
Conducting Structure
Nose
1- Epithelium:
Olfactory epithelium
Olfactory Receptors
2- Cilia:
Yes
3- Goblet Cells:
No
4- Special Features:
Functions in Olfaction
What is Epithelium, Cilia, Goblet Cells, and Special Features of Nasopharynx?
Conducting Structure
Pharynx
1- Epithelium:
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
2- Cilia:
Yes
3- Goblet Cells:
Yes
4- Special Features:
Passageway for air
Contains Internal Nares
Openings for Auditory Tube
Pharyngeal Tonsils
What is Epithelium, Cilia, Goblet Cells, and Special Features of Oropharynx?
Conducting Structure
Pharynx
1- Epithelium:
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous
2- Cilia:
No
3- Goblet Cells:
No
4- Special Features:
Passageway for both air and food and drinks
Contains Fauces (opening from mouth)
What is Epithelium, Cilia, Goblet Cells, and Special Features of Laryngopharynx?
Conducting Structure
Pharynx
1- Epithelium:
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous
2- Cilia:
No
3- Goblet Cells:
No
4- Special Features:
Passageway for both air and food and drinks