LUNGS & BLOOD Flashcards
what is tidal volume?
normal volume of air displaced between normal inhalation & exhalation when no extra effort is applied (500mg)
what is Vital Capacity?
IRV+ERV+TV
what is residual volume
air remaining after max exhalation
Pressure on a mountain is 250 mm Hg, what is the partial pressure of oxygen?
50 mm Hg
Describe the Epithelium of respiratory tract
pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells
what is used to prevent overinflation?
stretch receptors (Hering-Breuer reflex) of the lung is carried by vagus nerve (CN 10)
What produces mucous in lungs?
Clara cells (nonciliated bronchiolar secretory cells that make GAGs to protect bronchiole lining)
Obstructive lung disease
compliance goes up
what is characterized by increased resistance to airflow, decreased elasticity, and increases compliance?
Obstructive Lung Disease
What is characterized by low lung volumes, and slightly higher than normal expiatory flow rate, decreased compliance?
Restrictive lung disease
in which can we see more squamous epithelial metaplasia?
Bronchus (ANOTHER SOURCE SAID ESOPHAGUS)
Which organ most likely to undergo red infraction?
Lung
What do white and red infract affect?
White infract: affects solid organs (ex: spleed, heart, and kidney) Red infract (hemorrhagic infract): affects lungs & other loose organs like testis, ovary
what can emphysema lead to?
respiratory acidosis
Hyperventation causes what?
alkalosis