respiratory Flashcards
respiration def
exchange of gases between atmosphere, blood, cells
pulmonary ventilation def
Exchange of air between atmosphere and lungs (breathing)
Cellular respiration
Metabolism in cells, making atp
functions of the respiratory system
-provides gas exchange and air movement (intake of O2 and elimination of CO2)
-Regulates and maintains body and blood ph
-Contains receptors for sense of smells
-procedures sound and speech (vocalizations)
-Filters air/ also warms, moistens the air
-Excretes H2O and heat
in order the organs in which air will pass through
nose/mouth-pharynx-larynx-trachea-bronchi-bronchioles-alveolar duct- alveoli
function of the diaphram?
muscles that power breathing,
separated by thoracic and abdominal cavities
nasopharynx
behind nose, purely respirations
oropharynx
behind mouth passage way for food and air
Laryngopharynx
opens into larynx and esophagus, respiratory and digestive
Anatomical features of larynx
epiglottis
glottis
thyroid cartilage
cricoid cartilage
hyoid bone
false/true vocal cords
epiglottis
epiglottis cartilage, covers the glottis
Glottis
true vocal cords and opening leading to the trachea
Thyroid Cartilage
Adams apple
Cricoid carilage
Attaches the larynx to the trachea
Hyoid bone
Superior to Larynx
False vocal cords
vestibular folds, located superior to the vocal cords
True vocal cords
Vocal folds, vibrate to produce sound
Trachea
5-6 inches
Anterior to esophagus
cartilage rings stacked on top of eachother
Bronchi
Tubes that branch off of the trachea and extend into lungs
Right Bronchus is shorter and more vertical
Swallowed objects are more likely to lodge in the right than the left
Bronchioles
attaches bronchi to the alveolur ducts
Alevoli
gas exchange between lungs and blood occurs
Visceral pleura
deep (layer attached to lungs)
Parietal Pleura
superficial ( attached to thoracic wall)
Pleural Cavity
region in between visceral and parietal walls (serous fluid)
Ventilation
breathing
Tidal Volume
normal quiet breathing
Vital Capacity
All the air that can be exhaled (after max inspiration)
External respiration
exchange of gases between the alveolar of the lungs and the blood in the lungs (O2 in CO2 out)
Internal Respiration
Exchange of gases between alveoli in systemic capillaries and the blood in lungs. Occurs at tissue level.
effects of carbon dioxide on ventilation
chemo receptors- CO2 is major controller of respiratory rate
COPD
affects gas exchange of the alveoli
Emphysema
barrel chest; lack of elasticity, lungs overinflate
Flu
respiratory infection
Pneumonia
Acute infamation of the alveoli
SIDS
children die suddeny
TB
destroys lung tissue and pleura
Cystic Fibrosis
too much mucous in lungs
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
viral infection of lungs and respiratory tract
Respiratory distress
fluid in alveoli