Respiratory Mechanisms Flashcards
Respiratory System Functions
- Gas Exchange
- Waste Removal
- Acid Base Balance
- Infuences Temp and Water Balance
Four Forms of Respiration
- Pulmonary
- External
- Internal
- Cellular
Pulmonary Respiration
air movement into/out of lungs
External Respiration
gas exchange from alveoli to surrounding capillaries
Internal Respiration
gas exchange from peripheral capillaries to surrounding tissues
Cellular Respiration
using O2 to burn sugars, metabolites
Diaphragm
muscle that drives respiration
Phrenic Nerve
takes signals from Medulla to control RR
Pleural Cavities
locaiton of the lungs in the thorax
Capillary beds
located in the lungs for gas exchange
Alveoli Chambers
provide air/capillary bed interface
Air Flow in the Body
- Naso/Oropharynx
- Epiglottix
- Larynx
- Trachea
- Primary Bronchi
- Lungs
- Secondary Bronchi
- Bronchioles
Secondary Bronchi
3 in the right lung, 2 in the left lung,
Conducting Zone
First 16 Branches, gas excange does not occur here, gas warming and hydration
cartilage holds this open
Trachea, Bronchi, Terminal Bronchioles
Respiratory Zone
Last 7 Branches, gas exchange in alveolar ducts and sacs
smooth muscle holds this open
respiratory bronciholes, alveoli
Goblet Cells
produce mucus
Alveoli Cell Types
- Type 1 Pnuemocytes
- Type 2 Pneumocytes
- Dust Cells
Mucociliating Elevator
much of respiratory tracts contains upward ciliated cells, upward sweeping
Type 1 Pnuemocytes
gas exchange cells
type of alveoli
Type 2 Pnuemocytes
produce surfactant(reduces surface tension of moist membranes)
type of alveoli
Dust Cells
macrophages
type of alveoli
Muscles of the Respiratory System
- Diaphragm
- External Intercostals, Scalenes, Sternocleidomastoids
- Internal Intercostals
- Abdominal Muscles
Skeletal Components of the Respiratory System
- Ribs (hinge action in vertebre)
- Sternum
Respiratory System
Membrane Components
- Pariatal Pleura
- Visceral Pleura
small amount between each for lubrication
Pariatal Pleura
lining inside the throasic cavity
Visceral Pluera
linign outside of lung
The Three Pressures that Control Respiration
- Intra Alveolar Pressure
- Intra Thorasic Pressure
- Elastic Recoil Pressure
Inflation Pressures
- Intra Alveolar Pressure
- Intra Thorasic Pressure
Deflation Pressure
- Elastic Recoil Pressure
Intra Alveolar Pressure
IAP, 760mmHg or air pressure