Exam 3: Objectives 59-69 Flashcards
where does gas exchange occur?
type I alveolar cells
higher pressure outside the lungs and lower pressure inside the lungs
inhalation
expiration difficult; elastic recoil decreases and lungs become floppy; emphysema
increased compliance
what is the equation for total lung capacity?
IRV + ERV + TV + RV
in a mixture of non-reacting gases, the total pressure exerted is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases
dalton’s law
what makes carbon monoxide deadly?
it binds to the same site on hemoglobin as O2
what is the average resting tidal volume?
500 mL
amount (in addition to tidal volume) inspired forcefully
inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
why are the lungs compliant?
lung tissue and thoracic cage are elastic; surface tension of alveoli
this structure influences and modifies the activity of the medullary centers; smooths out inspiration and expiration transitions
pons
layer of pleura attached to the lungs
visceral pleura
pressure of the air outside of the body: 760 mmHg
atmospheric pressure
lower pressure outside the lungs and higher pressure inside the lungs
exhalation
amount left in lungs between breaths
residual volume
where is the rate/rhythm control center of the CNS?
medulla oblongata
when holding breath, if CO2 levels get high enough, medullary control centers will take over forcing inhalation
cortical control reflex
stiffness of lungs; decrease in size of rib cage; inspiration difficult
decreased compliance
what is the formula for a bicarbonate ion?
HCO3-
which muscles are involved in breathing at rest?
external intercostals, diaphragm
which additional muscles are added for forced exhalation?
internal intercostals, abdominals