Respiratory I & II Lectures Flashcards
what are the 4 main steps involved in respiration ? (2 physiological processes)
- pulmonary ventilation (convection)
- alveolar gas exchange (diffusion)
- gas transport (convection)
- systemic gas exchange (diffusion)
what are the major organs of the respiratory system that diffusion of alveoli?
pharynx, larynx, and trachea
what is the difference between conducting and respiratory zones in the respiratory system?
conducting zone: conducts air to respiratory zone (convection) aka “dead space”. The components include the trachea and bronchial tree (bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchioles)
respiratory zone: exchange of gases between air and blood (diffusion). The components include respiratory bronchioles and alveolar sacs/ducts
what two structures are important for gas diffusion to occur in the respiratory system?
capillary wall and alveolar wall
define the surface area of the alveoli structure in the body
large surface area (~300 mil alveoli) and thin barrier (2 cells thick: alveolar and capillary walls)
what is the function of type I alveolar cells?
forms walls and structure of the cells
what is the function of type II alveolar cells?
produce lipoproteins, which facilitate diffusion
the fluid with surfactant of the alveolar cells ______ surface tension
decrease
what are the functions of alveolar macrophages and pores of Kohn?
- communicate
- assist in ventilation
- allow alveoli to remain open
In the respiratory system, lungs are enclosed by membranes called ______
pleura
what are the two types of pleura in the respiratory system? Where are they located?
- visceral pleura: located on outer surface of the lungs
- parietal pleura: lines the thoracic wall
what is the purpose of the intrapleural space in the respiratory system?
The intrapleural pressure is lower (negative) than the atmosphere, so it prevents the collapsing of alveoli
define the mechanics of breathing
- movement of air occurring via bulk flow (convection)
- the movement of molecules are due to pressure differences in the lungs
- two types: inspiration and expiration
what are the differences of inspiration and expiration?
Inspiration: The diaphragm is pushed downwards while the ribs lift outwards. The volume of lungs increases while intrapulmonary pressure is lowered
Expiration: diaphragm relaxes while rubes are pulled downward. The volume of lungs decrease while intrapulmonary pressure is raised
At rest, expiration is a ______ process (elastic recoil of chest wall and lungs)
passive
how do respiratory muscles adapt to training?
increase oxidative capacity of respiratory muscles & reduces work of breathing
what two things does airflow depend on?
- pressure difference between two ends of the airway
- resistance of airway
airway resistance depends on _____ of airway
diameter
MAP = _______ x __________
cardiac output, SVR
what does SVR stand for?
systematic vascular resistance
define pulmonary ventilation
the amount of air moved in or out of the lungs per minute (Ve)
pulmonary ventilation equation
Ve = tidal volume (Vt) x breathing frequency (f) = ___ L/min