Chapter 39 Oxygenation and Perfusion Flashcards
What are the 3 factors essential to normal functioning of the respiratory system?
- integrity of the airway system to transport air to and from the lungs
- properly functioning alveolar system in the lungs
- properly functioning cardiovascular and hematologic systems (blood supply)
Oxygen and carbon dioxide must move through the ___ as part of the oxygenation process.
alveoli
Function of respiratory system?
transport and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
The airway begins and ends where?
Begins at nose and ends at terminal bronchioles
What are microscopic hair-like projections, that propel trapped material and accompanying mucus toward the upper airway so they can be removed by coughing?
Cilia
What is necessary for ciliary action and for the production of watery mucus normally present in the respiratory tract?
an adequate fluid intake
What is involved in the upper airway and what is the upper airway’s function?
- nose, pharynx, larynx, and epiglottis
- function: get the air in, filter it, and humidify inspired air
What is involved in the lower airway and what is the lower airway’s function?
- trachea, right/left mainstem bronchi, segmental bronchi, and terminal bronchioles
- function: conduction of air further down, mucociliary clearance, production of pulmonary surfactant
The lungs extend from the __ to the __.
From the base at the bottom of the diaphragm to the apex which is above the 1st rib.
Which lung has 3 lobes? 2 lobes?
3- right
2- left
What are smaller air sacs in the lungs?
alveoli
What is a detergent-like phospholipid, that reduces the tension between the moist membranes of the alveoli, preventing their collapse?
Surfactant
What is a serous membrane that lines the lungs and thoracic cavity?
Pleura
What pleura covers the lungs?
visceral
What pleura lines the thoracic cavity?
parietal
What is the movement of air into and out of the lungs?
Pulmonary Ventilation
What are the 2 phases of ventilation?
- inspiration
- expiration
What is the active phase of ventilation?
Inspiration
What is the passive phase of ventilation?
Expiration
What happens during the process of ventilation (inspiration)?
- the diaphragm contracts and descends, lengthening the thoracic cavity
- the external intercostal muscles contract, lifting the ribs upward and outward
- sternum is pushed forward, enlarging the chest
- Increased lung volume and decrease intrapulmonic pressure (allows air to move from high to low pressure)
What happens during the process of gas exchange (respiration)?
- intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide
- movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and blood via capillaries
- perfusion
- diffusion (movement of gas or articles from areas of higher pressure to lower)
The process of oxygenated capillary blood passing through the tissues of the body.
Perfusion
The movement of gas or particles from areas of higher pressure or concentration to areas of lower pressure or concentration.
Diffusion
Which respiratory organ is the site of gas exchange?
Alveoli
What 4 factors influence diffusion of gases in the lungs?
- change in surface area available
- thickening of alveolar-capillary membrane
- partial pressure
- solubility and molecular weight of the gas
What causes thickening of the alveolar-capillary membrane?
anything due to inflammation
-pneumonia, pulmonary edema, etc.
What causes a change in the surface area available?
-destroyed tissues from smoking, broken rib, bed rest, etc. (anything that prevents the lungs from expanding as good)
How is oxygen carried throughout the body?
via plasma and red blood cells.
Most oxygen (97%) is carried by red blood cells in the form of ___.
oxyhemoglobin
Hemoglobin also carries carbon dioxide in the form of ___.
carboxyhemoglobin
Internal respiration between the ___ and ___ cells must occur.
circulating blood and tissue
Pulmonary ventilation is the process by which oxygenated capillary blood passes through body tissues. T/F?
False. Perfusion.
What are 3 alterations in respiratory function?
Hypoxia
Dyspnea
Hypoventilation
What is an inadequate amount of oxygen available to the cells?
Hypoxia
What is difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
What is a decreased rate or depth of air movement into the lungs?
Hypoventilation
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
upper- atria
lower- ventricles
What do the upper chambers of the heart do?
The atria receive blood from the superior and inferior vena cava and the left and right pulmonary veins.
What do the lower chambers of the heart do?
The ventricles force blood out of the heart through the left and right pulmonary arteries and the aorta.
What do one-way valves do? Where are they located?
They direct blood flow through the heart.
Located at the entrance (tricuspid and mitral valves) and exit (pulmonary and aortic valves) of each ventricle