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What are the functions of the pulmonary system?

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  1. Gas Exchange (Main Function)
  2. Sense of smell
  3. Filters and humidifies air
  4. Produce sound
  5. Eliminates waste products
  6. Defense mechanism
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Describe the 4 main processes (parts) done by the respiratory system?

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  1. Pulmonary Ventilation
  2. Gas Exchange
  3. Internal Respiration
  4. Regulation of Breathing
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What structures are found in the upper airway?

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nose, nasal cavity, oral cavity, pharynx

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What structures are found in the lower respiratory?

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larynx, trachea, lungs, alveolus

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The conduit zone runs from which generations?

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1st-16th generation

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The respiratory zone runs from which generations?

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17th -23rd generation

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The “functional part” of the respiratory system refers to which zone?

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respiratory zone

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The respiratory zone is roughly ____ml.

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3L

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The bronchioles up until the alveoli is part of which zone?

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respiratory zone

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The conduit zone is roughly ____ml.

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150 ml

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The respiratory system is divided into how many generations?

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23 generations

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The respiratory system is branched into what kind of branching?

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dichotomous

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The fibrous-cartilage layer is found only at the _________.

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Trachea

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Why do bronchioles have thin walls?

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to facilitate gas exchange

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What is the lipid-protein substance that is released by the alveoli? What is its function?

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surfactant. lowers surface tension and keeps patency

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Which gland secretes watery phlegm?

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serous gland

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Which gland secretes “slimy” or “sticky” phlegm?

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mucous gland

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Where do smooth muscles in the respiratory tract start?

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trachea but persists down the respiratory tract

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What is the function of smooth muscles in the respiratory system?

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keeps patency

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The upper respiratory tract is primarily made of cuboidal cells. T/F?

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F. It primarily contains pseudostratified epithelium, cilia, secretory cells, and basal cells.

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Secretary glands are mainly found at the lower respiratory tract. T/F?

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F. It is mainly cuboidal cells, secretory glands are practically absent.

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The cilia is mainly found at which part of the respiratory tract?

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upper respiratory tract

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Diseases like asthmas and COPD are associated with which part of the respiratory tract?

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lower respiratory tract

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What is the mechanical process of moving air from the environment to the lungs?

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pulmonary ventilation

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During expiration, air moves out of the lungs due to the passive recoil of the lungs and chest. What then keeps the patency of the airway?
residual volume
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Why do some people feel a shortness of breath when they are full?
When a person is full, the diaphragm cannot go down because the stomach is bloated. This causes the feeling of shortness of breath.
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What muscle causes the horizontal increase of diameter for breathing?
intercostal muscles
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What phenomenon is shown when the external intercostals go up and the thorax size increases?
handle of a pail phenomenon
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What cells make the surfactant needed for alveolar compliance?
Type II Alveolar Epithelial Cells
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What refers to the measurement of “quiet breathing”?
Tidal Volume
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What is the normal amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled after a normal tidal volume?
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV) = 3100ml
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What measurement describes the amount of air that can forcibly be exhaled after a normal tidal volume? What’s the normal range?
Expiratory Reserve Volume - 1500 ml
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What is lung capacity?
Sum of all volumes (IRV + ERV + TV + RV)
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The inspiratory capacity decreases or increases in patients with COPD? How would you measure it? The inspiratory capacity decreases or increases in patients with COPD? How would you measure it?
Decrease, TV + IRV
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The sum of residual volume and expiratory reserve volume describes what?
Functional Residual Capacity
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What is the normal range for total lung capacity?
5-6L
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Where does gas exchange occur?
Alveoli
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What factors affect diffusion?
concentration gradient, surface area, barrier thickness and permeability, capillary thickness, solubility, molecular weight
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What happens to the oxygen dissociation curve when the hemoglobin becomes fully saturated?
The top part becomes flat (plateau) due to the negligible amount of oxygen that can be carried by the blood at this point.
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What characteristic of the hemoglobin makes the initial attachment of the first oxygen molecule difficult?
The hemoglobin is highly folded
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What are the factors that affect ventilation?
1. airway resistance 2. diameter 3. mechanical factors 4. alveolar compliance 5. alveolar elasticity
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What is the average residual volume (RV) of air?
1500 ml
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What is the average expiratory reserve volume (ERV)?
1500 ml
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How do you compute for the inspiratory capacity?
TV + IRV
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How do you compute for the vital capacity?
IRV + ERV + TV
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How do you compute for functional residual capacity?
RV + ERV
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How do you compute for total lung capacity?
IRV + ERV + TV + RV
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What is the average range for total lung capacity?
5-6 L
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What is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximal exhalation?
residual volume
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What is the average amount of residual volume?
1500 ml
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What are the factors that affect diffusion?
1. concentration gradient 2. surface area 3. barrier thickness 4. solubility 5. molecular weight
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Oxygen concentration is _______ in the alveoli and _______ in the capillary.
higher; lower
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Is CO2 higher in the capillary and lower in the alveoli?
yes
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Which is more soluble: CO2 or O2?
CO2
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What is the physiological advantages of facilitated O2 saturation (i.e. easier for O2 molecules to attach once 1st molecule binds to RBC)?
if O2 falls a bit, there won't be a steep decrease in oxygenation + it's easier to get oxygen at this point
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During exercise, at what state are you in with regards to oxygen dissociation?
hypermetabolic/hypercatabolic state
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A right shift in the oxygen dissociation curve indicates what?
Bohr Effect: it's easier for oxygen to unload
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What factors would push the dissociation curve to the right?
"CADET, face Right!" Increase of the ff: C = PCO2 A = Acid (increased H+) D = 2,3-Diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) E = Exercise T = Temperature
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What factors would push the dissociation curve to the left?
*same but "Decrease" Decrease of the ff: 1. temperature 2. 2,3-Diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) 3. acidity (decreased H+)
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A left shift in the oxygen dissociation curve indicates what?
increased affinity for oxygen, making it more difficult for oxygen to get unloaded
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What enzyme allows carbon dioxide to enter the red blood cell?
carbonic anhydase
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Briefly explain how CO2 enters the RBC.
1. CO2 dissolves in blood 2. inside RBC, CO2 +H2O interacts (via carbonic anhydrase) = bicarbonate 3. bicarbonate reacts with hemoglobin = carbon amino compound Carbamino compounds and bicarbonate aid transportation of CO2 from tissue to lungs
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What are the functions of gas exchange?
1. Synthesis of substance (e.g. surfactants) 2. Storage and Release (e.g. prostaglandins, histamine) 3. Removing substances (e.g. prostaglandins, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, etc.) 4. Activation of enzymes (Angiotensin 1 → Angiotensin 2)
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What peptide can cause cough?
Bradykinin
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Is pulmonary circulation high or low resistance?
low
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What is the usual pressure of pulmonary circulation?
25/8 mmHg
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What is the normal pressure gradient from the aorta to the systemic capillary?
85-90 mL mercury drop
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What is the normal pressure for the systemic circulation?
120/80 mmHg or 110/80 mmHg
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What facilitates gas exchange in the airways?
alveolar vessels
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Extra-alveolar vessels are found where?
between alveoli
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What group of neurons are considered the "Switch On" point where passive and involuntary breathing is mediated? (hint: inspiration)
Dorsal Respiratory group
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What is the "Switch off" point for breathing?
pneumotaxic center
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Where is the pneumotaxic center located?
in the nucleus parabrachialis of the upper pons
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What group of neurons is responsible for active inspiration and expiration? It is known to be the "back up"
Ventral respiratory group
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Where are central sensors located?
medulla
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Does H+ affect the work of breathing done by the central sensors?
no. H+ can't cross blood brain barrier
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Activities that occur in response to chemoreceptors (Acidity, alkalinity, etc.) is processed where?
medulla
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What are the 2 parts of peripheral receptors?
carotid body and aortic body
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What does the peripheral receptors detect?
decrease in arterial oxygen & hypoxemia
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What part of the brain controls volitional inspiration and expiration?
cerebrum
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What part of the brain controls breathing affected by emotions?
caudate nucleus
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What is a high AA indicative of?
dysfunction in the respiratory system
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What are the 4 types of respiratory failures?
1. hypoxemic respiratory failure 2. hypercapnic respiratory failure 3. peri-operative respiratory failure (happens because of surgery) 4. shock with hypoperfusion
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What types of respiratory failure is displayed in these conditions: pulmonary edema, pneumonia, lung hemorrhage, chest trauma
hypoxemic respiratory failure (air space flooding)
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What types of respiratory failure is displayed in these conditions: neurologic, pulmonary fibrosis, kyphoscoliosis
Hypercapnic Respiratory failure (increased dead space + decreased CNS drive)
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What types of respiratory failure is displayed in these conditions: hypoperfusion, cardiogenic, septic
shock with hypoperfusion

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