Week 3- CR Anatomy/Physiology + Mechanics of Breathing Flashcards
Main functions of the respiratory system
Ventilation + gas exchange
Ventilation
- Movement of gas in/out lungs
- Stops from inhaling foreign particles via mucociliary clearance (MCC) + cough
Gas exchange: functions + to achieve the two functions what does there need to be
Diffusion of O2 into the blood + removal of CO2
–> Need air moved via thoracic cage + blood moved via the heart, both to the lungs
The functions of the respiratory system in CR physio are defined as:
gas movement + secretion
Upper Respiratory Anatomy + Function + what do nose hairs do
Nose / Nasal Cavity / Pharynx (throat) / Larynx
Nose hairs filtrate + trap larger particles (i.e. pollen)
What does the nose do
Passageway for air / - Warms, humidifies. + filters air
Nasal cavity
- Nasal cavity increases mucosal surface area + turbulence (slows airflow to allow time for air to be filtered/warmed)
Respiratory mucosa
Lines the nasal cavity and has ciliated epithelium that contain goblet cells which secrete mucus + trap inhaled particles
Pharynx
(Throat) Common passageway for air, food, + liquid
Larynx
Voice box
Lower Respiratory Tract (Function)
Conducting / gas exchange
Conducting part of LRT (Anatomy)
Trachea / L+R main bronchi / Lobar bronchi / Segmental bronchi / Bronchioles / Terminal bronchioles
2 Functions of the conducting part of LRT
(1) Conducts air into gaseous exchange part of lungs
(2) Traps smaller particles (i.e. bacteria) moved via the mucociliary escalator to pharynx where they are swallowed
CENTRAL airway lining of conducting part of LRT
> 2 mm diameter (i.e. main bronchi)
- Mucus layer, ciliated epithelium, goblet cells, submucosal glands.
- Think about function: has to have mucus which is prod. by goblet cells, + ciliated epithelium which are the hairs that assist.
PERIPHERAL airway lining of conducting part of LRT
<2mm diameter (i.e. terminal bronchiole)
- No mucus later, less/smaller cilia, clara cells (don’t make mucus)
Gaseous exchange part of LRT (anatomy)
Respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, alveoli
Function of the gaseous exchange part of LRT
Gas exchange between O2 + Co2 occurs via diffusion in alveoli that are ventilated + perfused
Alveolar ventilation (v)
4 L/min- amount of gas getting into alveoli
Diffusion
Movement of gases (high to low) betw. alveoli, plasma, + red blood cells.
Perfusion (Q)
Pulmonary blood flow - cardiac out ~ 5 L/min
Lung anatomy
3 R lobes (UL,ML,LL) (horiz./oblique fissure) - 10 segments
2 L lobes (UL, LL) (oblique fissure) - 8 segments
Purpose of pleural cavity
Provides lubrication to reduce friction when the lungs inflate + recoil during breathing.
- Contains a small amount of pleural fluid, which allows the 2 layers to glide over each other during inspir./expir.
Resting volume of lung determined by:
The outward spring of the rib cage + inward elastic recoil of the lung matrix
Visceral pleura (inner layer)
Attaches to the outer surface of lungs + lines the fissures