Module 2 Flashcards
State the major functions of the respiratory system.
- To supply the body with oxygen and dispose of carbon dioxide via:
- Pulmonary ventilation
- External respiration
- Transport of respiratory gases
- Internal Respiration
Describe the process of pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, and internal respiration.
Pulmonary ventilation: breathing - air flowing in (inhalation) and out (exhalation) of the lungs
External respiration: gas exchange between blood and air-filled chambers of the lungs
Internal respiration: exchange of gases between systemic blood and tissue cells
Define negative pressure breathing.
Mechanical ventilation in which negative pressure is generated on the outside of the chest and transmitted to the interior to expand the lungs and allow air to flow in.
Describe the difference between anatomical structures in the upper and lower divisions.
Upper division = external nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, and paranasal sinuses
Lower division = larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Distinguish between the conducting and the respiratory zones.
Respiratory zone: site of gas exchange (respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli)
Conducting zone: serves as access or exit routes to and from gas exchange chambers (respiratory passageways from nasal cavity to terminal bronchioles)
Recognize the histologic structure of the trachea and lung tissue.
Using the balloon model, be able to explain the mechanics of breathing.
When you pull down on the rubber, the space inside the bottle gets bigger and the air spreads out. You now have lower pressure inside the bottle, so the higher pressure outside pushes air in; the balloon is blocking the way, so it takes in the air. (This is like breathing in).
Know FIGURE 37.2 (know measurements (their abbreviations) and description. You do not have to memorize values.
Know figure 36.1 Know ALL structures. Also, know function of these structures using table 36.1.
Know figure 36.1 Know ALL structures. Also, know function of these structures using table 36.1.
Know figure 36.2 BOLD structures only. Also, know function of these structures using table 36.2.
Know figure 36.2 BOLD structures only. Also, know function of these structures using table 36.2.
Know figure 36.3 Know ALL structures. Be able to trace an oxygen molecule from the nostril to the alveoli.
Know figure 36.3 Know ALL structures. Be able to trace an oxygen molecule from the nostril to the alveoli.
Pathway of air: nasal cavities (or oral cavity) > pharynx > trachea > primary bronchi (right & left) > secondary bronchi > tertiary bronchi > bronchioles > alveoli (site of gas exchange)
Know figure 36.6. Recognize hyaline cartilage and pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
Know figure 36.6. Recognize hyaline cartilage and pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
Know figure 36.7. Be able to distinguish respiratory bronchiole, alveolar duct, alveoli and alveolar sac.
Know figure 36.7. Be able to distinguish respiratory bronchiole, alveolar duct, alveoli and alveolar sac.
Be able to identify all structures on Page 736, Figures D6.2 & D6.
Be able to identify all structures on Page 736, Figures D6.2 & D6.
1) What happens to the balloons (lungs) when the diaphragm is elevated? WHY?
2) What happens to the balloons when the diaphragm is pulled down? WHY?
3) What is “negative pressure breathing?”
1) What happens to the balloons (lungs) when the diaphragm is elevated? WHY?
Balloon/lungs deflates because increase pressure inside
2) What happens to the balloons when the diaphragm is pulled down? WHY?
Balloon/lungs inflates because decreased pressure inside so air rushes in and fills the lungs
3) What is “negative pressure breathing?”
air moving from high to low pressure