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What is the respiratory system

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Is the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe. By taking in/absorbing oxygen and where has exchange takes place

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Name the 8 parts of the respiratory system

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Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Alveoli
Diaphragm
Intercostal muscles
Pleural membrane

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Larynx function

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Also known as voice box, connecting the back of the nose and trachea. To create an air passage to the lungs

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Trachea function

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Also known as windpipe. Starts at the pharynx (throat) then leads to bronchi.
The trachea is a tube like structure transporting air to the lungs

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Bronchi function

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Two large tubes connected to the trachea, dividing the air into the lungs.
Has rings of cartilage to prevent from collapsing

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Bronchioles function

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Bronchi leads onto bronchioles, these are smaller, and deliver air to the alveoli

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Alveoli function

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Microscopic air sacs found in clusters at the end of bronchioles. Each alveolus is surrounded by network of capillaries where gas exchange takes place

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Diaphragm function

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Muscle anchored to lower ribs, separating chest from the abdomen

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Intercostal muscles function

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Muscles found between ribs, to help the chest cavity fall and rise

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Pleural membrane function

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Covers the outside of lungs and inside of chest cavity. Essential for respiration as it acts as a lubricant needed to inhale/exhale, reducing the friction when lungs expand/contract

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Define/explain inspiration

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Inspiration is respiratory system delivering O2 into body by breathing

Intercostal muscles pull rib cage up/out
Diaphragm flattens inwards
Increase in volume
Decrease in pressure
=air inflating lungs

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Define/explain expiration

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Expiration removes the waste CO2 by breathing out

Intercostal muscles pull rib cage down/inwards
Diaphragm lifts up into dome shape
Decrease in volume
Increase in pressure
=CO2 forced out of lungs as they deflate

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Define gaseous exchange

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Process involving the exchange of O2 and CO2 between capillaries and alveoli

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Explain the adaptation of the alveoli walls/structure

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Alveoli walls only one cell thick for short diffusion path

Clusters of alveoli to increase SA and rate of diffusion

Every alveoli has a network of capillaries to maximise the diffusion rate/ rate of gaseous exchange

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Define cellular respiration

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A set of chemical reactions/processes taking place in the mitochondria to convert biochemical energy (nutrients) into ATP and release the waste products

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Define/name ATP

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Adenosine triphosphate

High energy molecule found in every cell. It’s job to store/supply the cell with the energy it needs

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Explain aerobic respiration (equation)

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Glucose + oxygen -> CO2 + H2O
32ATP
Glucose from food is broken down into CO2 and water. The energy holding the glucose molecule is released.

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Explain anaerobic respiration (equation)

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Glucose -> pyruvate -> lactate
2ATP
Glycolysis is the process that takes place in cytoplasm breaking down glucose and forms pyruvate with 2 ATP molecules providing energy.

Lack of oxygen leads to fermentation= lactic acid
Lactic acidosis later needs to be oxides as it is toxic and cells can die

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2 similarities of an/aerobic respiration

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Both produce energy
Both require glucose

20
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What is asthma

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Asthma is the inflammation of the bronchi causing airways to become narrowed/tightened. Which may be caused by contact with allergens (smoke,pollen)

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Symptoms of asthma

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Reoccurring episodes of breathlessness (asthma attacks)
Tightening of chest
Wheezing

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Causes of asthma

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No exact cause of asthma
Genetics, often runs in families
Environmental/social factors:
exposure to tobacco
allergen triggers (dust,pollen)
smoking in the womb
modern hygiene no resistance

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Treatments for asthma

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Inhalers used to open airways/manage condition.
Preventative inhaler- used regularly to reduce inflammation of airways
Reliever inhalers- muscle relaxants for immediate relief of symptoms

Anti-inflammatory medication can be used to reduce swelling of airways

Identifying triggers to remove triggers from life to prevent attacks

De-sensitising injections to build a resistance to allergen

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Asthma impacts on daily life

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Struggle to participate in intense physical activity
Unable to climb flights of stairs
Take time off work/school if had an attack
Attacks can lead to hospitalisations

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What is emphysema COPD

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Emphysema is a condition where over time the lung tissue is damaged. The airways of the lungs become inflamed/narrowed and the alveoli become permanently damaged over time. Causing increasing difficulty to breathe

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Symptoms of emphysema

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Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Persistent cough
Frequent chest infections
Symptoms get worse over time

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Causes of emphysema

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90% of cases is lifestyle choice (smoking)
Develop due to fumes/exposure to chemicals
Genetics (rare)

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Treatments for emphysema

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Inhalers to manage/control the inflammation of airways

Medication/antibiotics to treat frequent chest infections. Anti-inflammatory medication to relieve symptoms

Oxygen therapy to ensure the body is receiving enough O2
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Ambulatory oxygen therapy
long term oxygen therapy

Physiotherapy to restore/improve the function of the lungs by exercises, manipulation, massage techniques to improve quality of life

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Impacts of emphysema on daily life

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Emphysema causes breathlessness with tasks from major to minor
Unable to participate in physical activity
Unable to leave home
Pro-longed period of absence from work/school
Easily tired

30
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What is cystic fibrosis

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Genetically inherited condition due to gene defect where the chromosome controlling the movement of salt/water in/out of cells. The protein produced by gene creates to much mucus in the lungs. Causing re-occurring infections.

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Symptoms of emphysema

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Re-occurring chest infections
Inflammation of airways
Coughing, wheezing
Digestive malfunctions as well

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Cause of cystic fibrosis

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Both parents having a copy of the faulty gene, causing the child to inherit cystic fibrosis

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Impacts on daily life

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Reduced life expectancy
Pro-longed period of absence (hospitalisation)
Embarrassment because of symptoms
loss of independence
Reduced tolerance to exercise

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Treatments of cystic fibrosis

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Antibiotics to treat frequent chest infections
Medication to make mucus thinner, easier to cough up
Medication/inhalers to reduce inflammation

Physiotherapy to improve function of body with exercises, massage techniques to improve the quality of life. Improve sleep patterns

Surgery to remove the damaged section of lung/lung transplants. However only suitable when not controlled by medication

34
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Three ways to monitor respiratory malfunctions

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Spirometry
MRI/CT scans
Peak flow meters

35
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Explain spirometry

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Measures breathing capacity of lungs
By measuring the volume of air expired in first second of breathing out.

Used to diagnose/monitor COPD/Cystic fibrosis

Clip placed over nose and blow into mouthpiece, where expiration is measured. Repeating this three times lasting around 30-90 mins

36
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Explain MRI/CT scanning

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Provide high resolution detailed images of chest.
Repeated over time to monitor condition
Most effective method of detecting COPD

37
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Explain peak flow meters

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Measure the rate of exhalation
Measurements taken regularly to compare results (give baseline) monitor condition to indicate dilation/constriction
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