Chapters 20 & 23 (Respiratory Physiology & Urinary System) Flashcards
What are the 4 types of cells in alveoli?
Type I pneumocytes Type II pneumocytes Alveolar Macrophages Fibroblasts
What is the role of surfactant & why do we need it?
Reduces surface tension & causes elastic recoil. It helps us to exhale.
Type I pneumocytes
Gas exchange
Type II pneumocytes
Secrete surfactant
Alveolar Macrophages
(Dust cells) Phagocytes
Fibroblasts
Secrete elastic fibers
Passageway of air from Nasal Cavity to Alveoli.
- Nasal Cavity
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Bronchi (1, 2, 3)
- Small Bronchi
- Bronchioles
- Terminal Bronchioles
- Respiratory Bronchioles
- Alveoli
External Respiration
Pulmonary gas exchange Oxygen enters & carbon dioxide leaves the blood in the lungs.
Internal Respiration
Capillary gas exchange Oxygen enters the body tissues from the blood (through the capillaries) & carbon dioxide leaves the body tissues & enters the blood.
Explain what is happening physically during breathing. (Use Boyle’s Law)
Respiratory muscles & elastic tissue change pressure gradient following Boyle’s Law (Volume changes in the lungs lead to pressure changes in the lungs) As volume of the lungs increase, the pressure decreases dropping the pressure of the lungs below atmospheric pressure forcing air to go into the lungs & vica versa.
What are the major functions of the respiratory system?
- Gas Exchange
- pH Regulation
- Sound Production
- Olfaction
- Filtration of Air
What is the function of mucus?
To prevent foreign particles from entering the lungs.
Why is it important that the epithelial tissue of the alveoli be simple squamous?
To assist in quick gas exchange.
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Flap of cartilage that covers the larynx during swallowing.
The trachea ha c-rings of cartilage. Why is the cartilage in the shape of a c-ring?
To expand, maintain shape, & and allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing
What is the function of the smooth muscle that lines the passageways of the conductive zone?
Regulates the air going to the lungs & leaving the lungs.
What is the difference in the conduction zone & the respiratory zone?
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Conduction
- Carries air to lungs
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Respiratory
- Where gas exchange happens
What are the two main muscles used in breathing?
- External Intercostals
- Diaphragm
What importance do the accessory muscles have in breathing?
Elevate & Stabilize the rib cage, assist in forced breathing
Tidal Volume
Amount of air in & out of the lungs during normal breathing.
Vital Capacity
Maximum amount breathed in and out
Total Lung Capacity
Maximum amout of air lungs can hold.
What is partial pressure?
Amount of pressure a single gas contributes to a mixture of gases.