Oxygenation Flashcards
mechanisms that facilitate or impair the body’s ability to supply oxygen to all of the cells of the body
oxygenation
what is the function of the respiratory system?
to obtain oxygen from atmospheric air > transport this air through the respiratory tract to the alveoli > and to diffuse oxygen into the blood that carries oxygen to all the cells in the body
process of moving air into and out of the lungs
ventilation
the exchange of gases between alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries
respiration
process of drawing air into the lungs to the alveoli
inspiration (inhaling)
process of pushing air out of the lungs and into the environment
expiration (exhaling)
how is ventilation measured?
tidal volume
the normal volume of air displaced between normal inhalation and exhalation when extra effort is not applied
tidal volume
what comprises the upper respiratory system?
begins with the nose and ends with the pharynx
what comprises the lower respiratory system?
begins with the epiglottis and ends with the alveoli
what is the functional portion/unit of the respiratory system?
alveoli
where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place in the respiratory system?
at the alveoli
pendulous tissue that covers the tracheal opening during swallowing or any time foreign matter contacts the glottis. a reflexive response.
epiglottis
makes up the part of the throat situated immediately posterior to the nasal cavity, posterior to the mouth and superior to the esophagus and larynx. it is conventionally divided into three sections. part of the respiratory and digestive systems.
pharynx
what is the purpose of the nares?
to warm, humidify and filter air as it is breathed in
what are the two protective mechanisms that the upper respiratory system has to protect the lower respiratory system?
sneezing & cilia
a reflexive action that clears the upper airways
sneezing
propel foreign matter into the pharynx to be coughed out or swallowed
cilia
the entrance way for air into the lungs, part of the lower respiratory tract
trachea
breathing within expected respiratory rates
eupnea
listening to the bodies sounds with a stethoscope
auscultation
which lung has 3 lobes
the right lung
which lung has 2 lobes
the left lung
what do the alveoli interface with?
the pulmonary capillaries
what are the trachea and bronchi supported by?
cartilage rings
what separates one lung from the other?
the pleural lining
respiratory structure that has two layers, with a minute amount of fluid between the layers so that the structures can glide across one another during respiration.
pleural lining
controls surface tension and keeps the alveoli from collapsing and sticking to itself. produced only with adequate oxygenation
surfactant
what immune function cells help the alveoli keep the lungs free of waste and microorganisms?
mast cells and microphages
the drive to breathe occurs because of…..
hypercarbia
an increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood that drives breathing
hypercarbia
where are the receptor sites that are sensitive to levels of carbon dioxide in the blood located?
the medulla and pons
elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the blood cause the medulla and pons to induce what?
inhalation of air into the lungs
a passive response to relaxation of the muscles of respiration
exhalation
what is the normal breathing rate in terms of the ratio between inspiration and expiration?
I:E = 1:2
inspiration is half as long as expiration
what is the normal respiratory rate? (breaths per minute..)
12-20 (or 10-20 depending on source)
how much air is typically inhaled during normal respiration?
500mL
what are the names of the two layers of pleura covering the lungs?
parietal and visceral pleura
an airway that is open and free of obstruction
patent airway
where are the receptor sites that are sensitive to levels of oxygen in the blood located?
aortic arch and carotid artery
with low levels of oxygen, the aortic arch and carotid artery receptors induce what?
inhalation of air into the lungs
the movement of oxygen across the alveolar-capillary membrane into a well-perfusing capillary
ventilation-perfusiong (V-Q)
what is dependent on:
- inflated and well oxygenated alveolus
- associated capillary
- free flowing blood at adequate BP
the ability of the respiratory system to deliver oxygen to the blood
a decreased level of oxygen - cyanosis is a late sign of this condition - commonly seen in COPD
hypoxemia
blue tinge to the skin in fair individuals, or a grey tinge to the skin in dark skinned individuals
cyanosis