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What structure begins where a terminal bronchiole gives rise to respiratory bronchioles?
What structure begins where a terminal bronchiole gives rise to respiratory bronchioles?
- Conducting zone
- Respiratory zone (correct)
- Alveolar sac
- Alveolar duct
What is the primary function of type II alveolar cells?
What is the primary function of type II alveolar cells?
- Formation of the alveolar wall
- Secretion of pulmonary surfactant (correct)
- Gas exchange
- Phagocytosis of pathogens
How are alveoli connected to their neighbors?
How are alveoli connected to their neighbors?
- Bronchioles
- Alveolar ducts
- Capillaries
- Alveolar pores (correct)
What type of cell constitutes up to 97 percent of the alveolar surface area?
What type of cell constitutes up to 97 percent of the alveolar surface area?
What is the diameter of an alveolus?
What is the diameter of an alveolus?
What structure opens into a cluster of alveoli?
What structure opens into a cluster of alveoli?
What type of cell is an alveolar macrophage?
What type of cell is an alveolar macrophage?
Which component of the alveolar wall allows for the elasticity during air intake?
Which component of the alveolar wall allows for the elasticity during air intake?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
What structures are included in the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
What structures are included in the conducting zone of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is a secondary function of portions of the respiratory system?
Which of the following is a secondary function of portions of the respiratory system?
Which muscle is considered part of the chest wall involved in respiration?
Which muscle is considered part of the chest wall involved in respiration?
The respiratory zone is primarily responsible for which of the following activities?
The respiratory zone is primarily responsible for which of the following activities?
What role does the epithelium of the nasal passages serve?
What role does the epithelium of the nasal passages serve?
Which part of the respiratory system consists of the diaphragm and ribs?
Which part of the respiratory system consists of the diaphragm and ribs?
What is a primary task of the conducting zone?
What is a primary task of the conducting zone?
What is the primary function of pleural fluid?
What is the primary function of pleural fluid?
How many lobes does the right lung consist of?
How many lobes does the right lung consist of?
What is the significance of the cardiac notch?
What is the significance of the cardiac notch?
What separates the lobes of the lungs?
What separates the lobes of the lungs?
Which part of the lung is responsible for the exchange of gases?
Which part of the lung is responsible for the exchange of gases?
Which type of blood does the pulmonary artery carry to the lungs?
Which type of blood does the pulmonary artery carry to the lungs?
How does the sympathetic nervous system affect the airway?
How does the sympathetic nervous system affect the airway?
What do bronchopulmonary segments contain?
What do bronchopulmonary segments contain?
What structure marks the base of the lungs?
What structure marks the base of the lungs?
What does the interlobular septum do?
What does the interlobular septum do?
What is the role of the pleural fluid in the pleural cavity?
What is the role of the pleural fluid in the pleural cavity?
Which layer of the pleura is directly attached to the lung surface?
Which layer of the pleura is directly attached to the lung surface?
What determines the size of the lungs during ventilation?
What determines the size of the lungs during ventilation?
What does Boyle's law describe regarding gas behavior?
What does Boyle's law describe regarding gas behavior?
What is the primary mechanism driving pulmonary ventilation?
What is the primary mechanism driving pulmonary ventilation?
How does the pleurae protect the lungs during organ movement?
How does the pleurae protect the lungs during organ movement?
What occurs during expiration in terms of pressure relationships?
What occurs during expiration in terms of pressure relationships?
What role do sensory nerve fibers from the vagus nerve play in respiratory control?
What role do sensory nerve fibers from the vagus nerve play in respiratory control?
Which pressure is typically lower than intra-alveolar pressure?
Which pressure is typically lower than intra-alveolar pressure?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary plexus?
What is the primary function of the pulmonary plexus?
What drives pulmonary ventilation?
What drives pulmonary ventilation?
During inspiration, air flows into the lungs because:
During inspiration, air flows into the lungs because:
What is primarily responsible for the pressure changes that result in airflow during breathing?
What is primarily responsible for the pressure changes that result in airflow during breathing?
What role does pulmonary surfactant play in the alveoli?
What role does pulmonary surfactant play in the alveoli?
What factors influence the effort required for ventilation?
What factors influence the effort required for ventilation?
Why do the lungs remain passive during breathing?
Why do the lungs remain passive during breathing?
Increasing airway resistance will result in:
Increasing airway resistance will result in:
What is the significance of thoracic wall compliance in breathing?
What is the significance of thoracic wall compliance in breathing?
What happens to the intra-alveolar pressure during expiration?
What happens to the intra-alveolar pressure during expiration?
Which condition would most likely disrupt normal airflow during breathing?
Which condition would most likely disrupt normal airflow during breathing?
What is the relationship between pressure and volume as described by Boyle's law?
What is the relationship between pressure and volume as described by Boyle's law?
If the volume of a gas in a container doubles, what happens to the pressure?
If the volume of a gas in a container doubles, what happens to the pressure?
What is the typical intrapleural pressure throughout the breathing cycle?
What is the typical intrapleural pressure throughout the breathing cycle?
What occurs when gas molecules migrate between containers with differing pressures?
What occurs when gas molecules migrate between containers with differing pressures?
Which of the following accurately describes intra-alveolar pressure?
Which of the following accurately describes intra-alveolar pressure?
What primarily determines the formation of negative intrapleural pressure?
What primarily determines the formation of negative intrapleural pressure?
How does an increase in pleural fluid affect intrapleural pressure?
How does an increase in pleural fluid affect intrapleural pressure?
What happens during inhalation to the intra-alveolar pressure?
What happens during inhalation to the intra-alveolar pressure?
According to Boyle's law, what formula relates pressure and volume?
According to Boyle's law, what formula relates pressure and volume?
In which state is the intrapleural pressure generally found compared to intra-alveolar pressure?
In which state is the intrapleural pressure generally found compared to intra-alveolar pressure?
Flashcards
Respiratory System Organs
Respiratory System Organs
Lungs, conducting airways, parts of the CNS controlling respiration, and the chest wall (muscles and rib cage) make up this system.
Respiratory System Functions
Respiratory System Functions
Obtaining oxygen, delivering it to cells, and removing carbon dioxide produced by the body are the main purposes.
Conducting Zone
Conducting Zone
Passages for air to move in and out of lungs (nose, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, some bronchioles).
Conducting Zone Function
Conducting Zone Function
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Respiratory Zone
Respiratory Zone
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Respiratory Zone Function
Respiratory Zone Function
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Non-vital Respiratory System Functions
Non-vital Respiratory System Functions
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Conducting Zone vs. Respiratory Zone
Conducting Zone vs. Respiratory Zone
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Bronchial Epithelium
Bronchial Epithelium
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Respiratory Zone
Respiratory Zone
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Alveolus
Alveolus
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Alveolar Duct
Alveolar Duct
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Type I Alveolar Cell
Type I Alveolar Cell
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Type II Alveolar Cell
Type II Alveolar Cell
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Alveolar Macrophage
Alveolar Macrophage
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Respiratory Membrane
Respiratory Membrane
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Pleural Fluid Function
Pleural Fluid Function
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Lung Shape
Lung Shape
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Diaphragm's Role in Lungs
Diaphragm's Role in Lungs
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Cardiac Notch Location
Cardiac Notch Location
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Lung Lobes
Lung Lobes
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Bronchopulmonary Segments
Bronchopulmonary Segments
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Pulmonary Lobule
Pulmonary Lobule
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Interlobular Septa
Interlobular Septa
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Pulmonary Artery Function
Pulmonary Artery Function
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Respiratory Membrane Location
Respiratory Membrane Location
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Pulmonary Ventilation
Pulmonary Ventilation
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Intra-alveolar Pressure
Intra-alveolar Pressure
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Intrapleural Pressure
Intrapleural Pressure
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Transpulmonary Pressure
Transpulmonary Pressure
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Pleural Fluid
Pleural Fluid
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Visceral Pleura
Visceral Pleura
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Parietal Pleura
Parietal Pleura
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Atmospheric Pressure
Atmospheric Pressure
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Boyle's Law
Boyle's Law
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Inspiration
Inspiration
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Boyle's Law
Boyle's Law
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Intra-alveolar pressure
Intra-alveolar pressure
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Intrapleural pressure
Intrapleural pressure
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Negative pressure
Negative pressure
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Positive pressure
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Atmospheric pressure
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Lung Elasticity
Lung Elasticity
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Alveolar fluid surface tension
Alveolar fluid surface tension
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P1V1 = P2V2
P1V1 = P2V2
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Competing forces
Competing forces
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Intra-alveolar pressure
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Atmospheric pressure
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Transpulmonary pressure
Transpulmonary pressure
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Pulmonary ventilation
Pulmonary ventilation
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Pressure gradient
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Thoracic wall compliance
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Pulmonary surfactant
Pulmonary surfactant
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Resistance (breathing)
Resistance (breathing)
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Airway size
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Intrapleural pressure
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Respiratory System
- The respiratory system is made up of the lungs, conducting airways, and parts of the central nervous system (CNS) controlling respiration.
- The chest wall includes the muscles of respiration (diaphragm, intercostals, and abdominal muscles), and the rib cage.
Main Functions of the Respiratory System
- The main functions are obtaining oxygen (Oâ‚‚) from the environment, delivering Oâ‚‚ to cells, and removing carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) produced by cellular metabolism.
- Parts of the system also have non-vital functions, such as sensing odors, speech production, and straining (e.g., during childbirth or coughing).
Major Areas of the Respiratory System
- Conducting zone: Includes passageways for air into and out of the lungs (nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, most bronchioles). It doesn't involve gas exchange.
- Respiratory zone: Consists of structures in the lung directly involved in gas exchange (respiratory bronchioles, alveoli).
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
- Upper Respiratory Tract: Nose (airway), Mouth (food and air), Epiglottis (larynx cover), Nasal Cavity (filters, warms, and moistens air), Pharynx (throat, common passage), Larynx (voice box, sound production), Trachea (windpipe).
- Lower Respiratory Tract: Pleural Membranes (lungs and chest lining), Lungs (gas exchange), Intercostal Muscles (move ribs), Rib (supports respiration), Diaphragm (skeletal muscle, respiration), Bronchi (branching airways), Alveoli (air sacs, gas exchange).
The Conducting Zone
- Key functions include providing a pathway for incoming and outgoing air, removing debris and pathogens, and warming and humidifying the inhaled air.
- Structures within the conducting zone have additional functions, such as sensing odors in the nasal passages and metabolizing airborne carcinogens in the bronchial epithelium.
The Respiratory Zone
- Begins where a terminal bronchiole gives rise to respiratory bronchioles — the smallest type.
- Each respiratory bronchiole creates 3 alveolar ducts, each leading to a cluster of alveoli.
- Alveoli are small, grape-like sacs that are responsible for gas exchange.
- Bronchioles lead to alveolar sacs within the respiratory zone, where gas exchange occurs.
Alveoli
- Alveoli are thin-walled, grape-like sacs embedded in a network of capillaries.
- Each alveolus is approximately 200 μm in diameter.
- Alveolar ducts open into a cluster of alveoli.
- The alveolar walls are very thin, which allows rapid gas exchange.
- Alveoli are connected to each other by alveolar pores for maintaining even air pressure.
The Alveolar Wall
- The alveolar wall is composed of three main cell types.
- Type I alveolar cells: Thin, squamous epithelial cells that form the majority of the surface area, high gas permeability.
- Type II alveolar cells: Interspersed among Type I cells, produce pulmonary surfactant – reduces surface tension.
- Alveolar macrophages: Mobile phagocytic cells within the alveolar wall, removes debris.
The Respiratory Membrane
- The respiratory membrane is formed by the thin alveolar and capillary walls and their basement membranes.
- It is very thin, facilitating effortless gas diffusion (across the membrane).
The Lungs
- A major organ of the respiratory system involved in gas exchange.
- Each lung has conducting and respiratory zones.
- The exchange happens across an extensive epithelial surface area (about 70 square meters).
Review of the Lungs
- Paired and separated into lobes (left has two, right has three).
- Crucial for blood circulation and oxygen transport.
- The pulmonary artery delivers deoxygenated blood to the capillaries surrounding the alveoli.
- Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Lungs are innervated by sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems controlling bronchodilation and bronchoconstriction, respectively.
Gross Anatomy of the Lungs
- Pyramid shaped, connected to the trachea by bronchi.
- Inferior surface is bordered by the diaphragm.
- Right lung is shorter and wider than left lung.
- The left lung has a cardiac notch to accommodate the heart position.
Gross Anatomy of the Lungs (continued)
- Lobes—right has three, left has two, separated by fissures.
- Each lobe has bronchopulmonary segments.
- Bronchopulmonary segments are further subdivided into lobules.
Blood Supply and Nervous Innervation
- Blood supply is a transport system for gases throughout the body.
- Specialized for gas exchange and follows the bronchi to the alveoli.
- The pulmonary artery brings in deoxygenated blood.
- The pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood to the heart.
- The nervous system controls bronchodilation/constriction.
Pleura of the Lungs
- Double membrane surrounding each lung (visceral and parietal).
- Fluid between them (pleural fluid) lubricates and prevents friction during breathing.
- Creates a cavity, preventing interference between organs.
Pressure Relationships
- Inspiration/exhalation depends on differences in atmosphere and lung pressure.
- Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by gases.
- Intra-alveolar pressure is the pressure within the alveoli, always equal to atmospheric pressure.
- Intrapleural pressure is the pressure within the pleural cavity, always slightly lower than intra-alveolar pressure.
- Transpulmonary pressure is the difference between intrapulmonary and intrapleural pressures, determining lung size.
Mechanisms of Breathing
- Intra-alveolar and intrapleural pressure changes control breathing; they are dependent on certain physical features of the lung.
- Air moves from higher to lower pressure.
Physical Factors Affecting Ventilation
- Lung elasticity and surface tension of alveolar fluid affect movement (inward pull).
- Thoracic wall elasticity and tension produce counter-force (outward pull)
- The balance of these forces influences pulmonary volume and pressure.
- Resistance in the airways affects the ease of gas movement (dependent on airway tube/diameter size).
Importance of Pulmonary Surfactant
- Surfactant reduces surface tension in alveoli, enabling easier inflation.
- This prevents alveolar collapse during exhalation.
Thoracic Wall Compliance
- The wall's ability to expand and contract facilitates breathing.
- Compliant tissue allows for expansion to increase lung size.
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This quiz explores the components and functions of the respiratory system. It covers the anatomy of the respiratory tract, the roles of various muscles, and the processes involved in gas exchange. Test your knowledge on how the respiratory system supports vital functions in the body.
