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Why is compliance typically measured on the expiration limb of the pressure-volume loop?
Why is compliance typically measured on the expiration limb of the pressure-volume loop?
- To avoid the complexities introduced by increased compliance at maximum expansion pressures.
- To avoid the complexities introduced by decreased compliance at maximum expansion pressures. (correct)
- Because the instrumentation is more accurate during expiration.
- To minimize the effects of surface tension, which are more pronounced during inspiration.
What does the slope of the pressure-volume loop in an isolated lung represent?
What does the slope of the pressure-volume loop in an isolated lung represent?
- The pressure exerted by the spirometer.
- The resistance of the airways.
- The amount of air within the lung.
- The lung's compliance. (correct)
In the context of the pressure-volume loop, what causes the flattening of the inspiration limb at higher volumes?
In the context of the pressure-volume loop, what causes the flattening of the inspiration limb at higher volumes?
- Reduced external pressure around the lung.
- Decreased resistance in the airways.
- Increased lung compliance.
- Alveoli becoming maximally filled and the lung becoming stiffer. (correct)
What is the primary reason for the hysteresis observed in the pressure-volume loop of an air-filled lung?
What is the primary reason for the hysteresis observed in the pressure-volume loop of an air-filled lung?
How is the change in lung volume typically measured in an isolated lung experiment?
How is the change in lung volume typically measured in an isolated lung experiment?
What does a higher compliance during the expiration phase of the pressure-volume loop indicate, compared to the inspiration phase?
What does a higher compliance during the expiration phase of the pressure-volume loop indicate, compared to the inspiration phase?
In an isolated lung experiment, what simulates changes in intrapleural pressure?
In an isolated lung experiment, what simulates changes in intrapleural pressure?
Why is surfactant critical for maintaining alveolar stability, especially in smaller alveoli?
Why is surfactant critical for maintaining alveolar stability, especially in smaller alveoli?
How does dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (DPPC) in surfactant reduce surface tension in the alveoli?
How does dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (DPPC) in surfactant reduce surface tension in the alveoli?
What is the primary mechanism by which surfactant increases lung compliance?
What is the primary mechanism by which surfactant increases lung compliance?
What would be the likely consequence of a deficiency in surfactant production?
What would be the likely consequence of a deficiency in surfactant production?
How does surfactant contribute to uniform alveolar size during respiration?
How does surfactant contribute to uniform alveolar size during respiration?
When the volume in the lung and chest wall system is less than FRC, what is the relationship between the collapsing force on the lungs and the expanding force on the chest wall?
When the volume in the lung and chest wall system is less than FRC, what is the relationship between the collapsing force on the lungs and the expanding force on the chest wall?
What happens to the airway pressure when the volume in the lung and chest wall system exceeds FRC?
What happens to the airway pressure when the volume in the lung and chest wall system exceeds FRC?
At volumes greater than FRC, how do the lungs and chest wall behave?
At volumes greater than FRC, how do the lungs and chest wall behave?
How does emphysema affect lung compliance and the collapsing force on the lungs at a given volume?
How does emphysema affect lung compliance and the collapsing force on the lungs at a given volume?
What is Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
What is Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
In a healthy individual at FRC, what is the relationship between the tendency of the lungs to collapse and the tendency of the chest wall to expand?
In a healthy individual at FRC, what is the relationship between the tendency of the lungs to collapse and the tendency of the chest wall to expand?
How does increased lung compliance, as seen in emphysema, affect the balance of forces at the original FRC?
How does increased lung compliance, as seen in emphysema, affect the balance of forces at the original FRC?
What does a negative airway pressure, in relation to Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), indicate about lung volume?
What does a negative airway pressure, in relation to Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), indicate about lung volume?
A patient with emphysema has increased lung compliance. How would this change affect the volume-versus-pressure curve for the lung?
A patient with emphysema has increased lung compliance. How would this change affect the volume-versus-pressure curve for the lung?
At Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), what is the relationship between the collapsing force of the lungs and the expanding force of the chest wall?
At Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), what is the relationship between the collapsing force of the lungs and the expanding force of the chest wall?
What causes the lungs and chest wall to 'want' to collapse at high lung volumes?
What causes the lungs and chest wall to 'want' to collapse at high lung volumes?
How would a disease that decreases lung compliance affect the volume-versus-pressure relationship compared to normal?
How would a disease that decreases lung compliance affect the volume-versus-pressure relationship compared to normal?
How does the compliance of the combined lung and chest-wall system compare to the compliance of the lungs or chest wall alone?
How does the compliance of the combined lung and chest-wall system compare to the compliance of the lungs or chest wall alone?
If a subject performs a forced expiration, resulting in a lung volume less than FRC, what force is greater?
If a subject performs a forced expiration, resulting in a lung volume less than FRC, what force is greater?
What is the airway pressure at Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
What is the airway pressure at Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
In the combined lung and chest-wall system, what is the significance of the volume known as Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
In the combined lung and chest-wall system, what is the significance of the volume known as Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
When the lung volume exceeds Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), how does the airway pressure change?
When the lung volume exceeds Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), how does the airway pressure change?
How would you describe the relationship of the slopes on the graph for the lungs alone compared to the chest wall alone?
How would you describe the relationship of the slopes on the graph for the lungs alone compared to the chest wall alone?
Imagine two balloons, one inside the other, representing the lungs and chest wall. If each balloon is compliant on its own, why is the combined system less compliant?
Imagine two balloons, one inside the other, representing the lungs and chest wall. If each balloon is compliant on its own, why is the combined system less compliant?
A patient with a decreased Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) is likely to exhibit which of the following conditions?
A patient with a decreased Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) is likely to exhibit which of the following conditions?
What is the primary reason the intrapleural space normally maintains negative pressure?
What is the primary reason the intrapleural space normally maintains negative pressure?
What happens to the intrapleural pressure in a pneumothorax, and what is the immediate consequence of this change?
What happens to the intrapleural pressure in a pneumothorax, and what is the immediate consequence of this change?
Following a puncture of the intrapleural space that leads to a pneumothorax, what happens to the chest wall on the affected side?
Following a puncture of the intrapleural space that leads to a pneumothorax, what happens to the chest wall on the affected side?
Why is measurement of airway pressure during muscle relaxation (relaxation pressure) important when deriving pressure-volume curves for the respiratory system?
Why is measurement of airway pressure during muscle relaxation (relaxation pressure) important when deriving pressure-volume curves for the respiratory system?
How is the pressure-volume curve of the chest wall alone typically determined?
How is the pressure-volume curve of the chest wall alone typically determined?
What would a pressure-volume curve of the lung alone (without hysteresis) represent?
What would a pressure-volume curve of the lung alone (without hysteresis) represent?
If a patient has damage to the lung tissue that increases its elastic recoil, how would this affect the pressure-volume curve of the lung alone?
If a patient has damage to the lung tissue that increases its elastic recoil, how would this affect the pressure-volume curve of the lung alone?
A patient with a chronic lung disease exhibits a combined lung and chest wall pressure-volume curve that is flatter than normal. What does this suggest about their respiratory system?
A patient with a chronic lung disease exhibits a combined lung and chest wall pressure-volume curve that is flatter than normal. What does this suggest about their respiratory system?
In a scenario mimicking a pneumothorax, if external pressure were applied to counteract the outward springing of the chest wall after the intrapleural space is punctured, what effect would this have on the collapsed lung?
In a scenario mimicking a pneumothorax, if external pressure were applied to counteract the outward springing of the chest wall after the intrapleural space is punctured, what effect would this have on the collapsed lung?
In a patient with pulmonary fibrosis, how does the balance of forces between the lungs and chest wall change at the original Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), and what is the resulting adaptation?
In a patient with pulmonary fibrosis, how does the balance of forces between the lungs and chest wall change at the original Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), and what is the resulting adaptation?
How does the Law of Laplace relate to the collapsing pressure in alveoli with varying radii, assuming constant surface tension?
How does the Law of Laplace relate to the collapsing pressure in alveoli with varying radii, assuming constant surface tension?
In a scenario where two alveoli are connected and have different radii, what would happen if surface tension were the same in both, according to the Law of Laplace?
In a scenario where two alveoli are connected and have different radii, what would happen if surface tension were the same in both, according to the Law of Laplace?
What is the primary mechanical consequence of the strong cohesive forces between liquid molecules lining the alveoli?
What is the primary mechanical consequence of the strong cohesive forces between liquid molecules lining the alveoli?
A patient with emphysema tends to breathe at higher lung volumes. How does this adaptation restore the balance of forces between the lungs and chest wall, and what visible physical sign might be present because of it?
A patient with emphysema tends to breathe at higher lung volumes. How does this adaptation restore the balance of forces between the lungs and chest wall, and what visible physical sign might be present because of it?
Why does an air-filled lung exhibit different compliance values during inspiration versus expiration in a pressure-volume loop?
Why does an air-filled lung exhibit different compliance values during inspiration versus expiration in a pressure-volume loop?
In an isolated lung experiment, if the pressure-volume loop shows a significant decrease in slope during inspiration at higher volumes, this likely indicates:
In an isolated lung experiment, if the pressure-volume loop shows a significant decrease in slope during inspiration at higher volumes, this likely indicates:
If the expiration limb of a pressure-volume loop is shifted to the left compared to a normal lung, what does this suggest about the lung’s properties?
If the expiration limb of a pressure-volume loop is shifted to the left compared to a normal lung, what does this suggest about the lung’s properties?
How does the measurement of lung volume changes with varying external pressures in an isolated lung setup provide insights into lung mechanics?
How does the measurement of lung volume changes with varying external pressures in an isolated lung setup provide insights into lung mechanics?
In an isolated lung experiment where the external pressure is suddenly reduced, what force is primarily responsible for the lung's subsequent expansion?
In an isolated lung experiment where the external pressure is suddenly reduced, what force is primarily responsible for the lung's subsequent expansion?
Why is it important to simulate changes in intrapleural pressure when studying lung mechanics in an isolated lung model?
Why is it important to simulate changes in intrapleural pressure when studying lung mechanics in an isolated lung model?
During the deflation phase of a pressure-volume loop in an isolated lung experiment, if less negative external pressure is needed to achieve the same change in lung volume compared to the inflation phase, which factor primarily accounts for this difference?
During the deflation phase of a pressure-volume loop in an isolated lung experiment, if less negative external pressure is needed to achieve the same change in lung volume compared to the inflation phase, which factor primarily accounts for this difference?
What does it indicate when airway pressure is measured to be negative relative to atmospheric pressure?
What does it indicate when airway pressure is measured to be negative relative to atmospheric pressure?
How does the combined compliance of the lung and chest-wall system compare to the compliance of either the lung or chest wall alone?
How does the combined compliance of the lung and chest-wall system compare to the compliance of either the lung or chest wall alone?
At Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), what best describes the balance of forces in the respiratory system?
At Functional Residual Capacity (FRC), what best describes the balance of forces in the respiratory system?
During a forced expiration that results in a lung volume less than FRC, what happens to the elastic forces of the lungs and chest wall?
During a forced expiration that results in a lung volume less than FRC, what happens to the elastic forces of the lungs and chest wall?
What is represented by the slope of the pressure-volume curve for the lung and chest-wall system?
What is represented by the slope of the pressure-volume curve for the lung and chest-wall system?
How does airway pressure change as the volume in the lung and chest-wall system moves from below FRC to above FRC?
How does airway pressure change as the volume in the lung and chest-wall system moves from below FRC to above FRC?
What would a flatter pressure-volume curve for the combined lung and chest-wall system indicate?
What would a flatter pressure-volume curve for the combined lung and chest-wall system indicate?
If the lungs 'want' to collapse at FRC, what prevents them from doing so?
If the lungs 'want' to collapse at FRC, what prevents them from doing so?
How are the compliance curves of the chest wall alone and the lungs alone related?
How are the compliance curves of the chest wall alone and the lungs alone related?
Why is the combined lung and chest-wall system less compliant than either the lung or chest wall alone?
Why is the combined lung and chest-wall system less compliant than either the lung or chest wall alone?
What happens to the collapsing force of the lungs in emphysema, relative to normal, at a given lung volume?
What happens to the collapsing force of the lungs in emphysema, relative to normal, at a given lung volume?
In emphysema, how is the balance between the collapsing force of the lungs and the expanding force of the chest wall affected at the original Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
In emphysema, how is the balance between the collapsing force of the lungs and the expanding force of the chest wall affected at the original Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?
How does the volume-versus-pressure curve change in a patient with emphysema compared to a healthy individual?
How does the volume-versus-pressure curve change in a patient with emphysema compared to a healthy individual?
Why does the combined lung and chest-wall system tend to collapse when the volume exceeds FRC?
Why does the combined lung and chest-wall system tend to collapse when the volume exceeds FRC?
What is the state of the lungs and chest wall at volumes less than FRC?
What is the state of the lungs and chest wall at volumes less than FRC?
During the inspiration phase of an air-filled lung, why does the pressure-volume curve initially flatten at low lung volumes?
During the inspiration phase of an air-filled lung, why does the pressure-volume curve initially flatten at low lung volumes?
How does surfactant contribute to the dynamic changes in lung compliance during the respiratory cycle?
How does surfactant contribute to the dynamic changes in lung compliance during the respiratory cycle?
When the volume in the lung and chest-wall system is less than FRC, what contributes to air flowing into the lungs?
When the volume in the lung and chest-wall system is less than FRC, what contributes to air flowing into the lungs?
At the highest lung volumes, what is the tendency of the lungs and the chest wall?
At the highest lung volumes, what is the tendency of the lungs and the chest wall?
What is the primary reason why the pressure-volume relationship differs between air-filled and saline-filled lungs?
What is the primary reason why the pressure-volume relationship differs between air-filled and saline-filled lungs?
What causes the airway pressure for the combined lung and chest-wall system to be positive when the volume exceeds FRC?
What causes the airway pressure for the combined lung and chest-wall system to be positive when the volume exceeds FRC?
Why does the deflation limb of the pressure-volume curve in an air-filled lung initially appear flatter compared to the inflation limb?
Why does the deflation limb of the pressure-volume curve in an air-filled lung initially appear flatter compared to the inflation limb?
How does the introduction of air into the intrapleural space (pneumothorax) demonstrate the compliance of the chest wall?
How does the introduction of air into the intrapleural space (pneumothorax) demonstrate the compliance of the chest wall?
How does increased lung compliance in emphysema affect the pressure required to achieve a specific lung volume, compared to a healthy lung?
How does increased lung compliance in emphysema affect the pressure required to achieve a specific lung volume, compared to a healthy lung?
In a patient with emphysema, what is the implication of the lungs having a decreased collapsing (elastic recoil) force at a given volume?
In a patient with emphysema, what is the implication of the lungs having a decreased collapsing (elastic recoil) force at a given volume?
In the context of lung mechanics, what is the significance of intermolecular forces between liquid molecules in the alveolar lining?
In the context of lung mechanics, what is the significance of intermolecular forces between liquid molecules in the alveolar lining?
If surfactant production is suddenly and completely halted, what immediate effect would be observed on the pressure required for lung inflation?
If surfactant production is suddenly and completely halted, what immediate effect would be observed on the pressure required for lung inflation?
How does the density of surfactant on the alveolar surface influence the lung's compliance during different phases of respiration?
How does the density of surfactant on the alveolar surface influence the lung's compliance during different phases of respiration?
What is the functional consequence of having different surface tensions during inspiration versus expiration in the lungs?
What is the functional consequence of having different surface tensions during inspiration versus expiration in the lungs?
Flashcards
Lung Compliance
Lung Compliance
The change in lung volume for a given change in pressure.
Pressure-Volume Loop
Pressure-Volume Loop
A graph showing the relationship between pressure and volume in the lungs.
Isolated Lung Experiment
Isolated Lung Experiment
Lung is excised and placed in a jar where the space outside the lung is analogous to intrapleural pressure.
Compliance during Inspiration
Compliance during Inspiration
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Compliance during Expiration
Compliance during Expiration
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Hysteresis in Lungs
Hysteresis in Lungs
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Compliance Measurement
Compliance Measurement
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Intrapleural Pressure
Intrapleural Pressure
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Lung Elastic Recoil
Lung Elastic Recoil
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Chest Wall Expansion
Chest Wall Expansion
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Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax
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Pneumothorax Pressure
Pneumothorax Pressure
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Lung Collapse (Pneumothorax)
Lung Collapse (Pneumothorax)
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Chest Wall Expansion (Pneumothorax)
Chest Wall Expansion (Pneumothorax)
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Pressure-Volume Curve
Pressure-Volume Curve
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Relaxation Pressure
Relaxation Pressure
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Airway Pressure Measurement
Airway Pressure Measurement
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FRC Airway Pressure
FRC Airway Pressure
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Volume Less Than FRC
Volume Less Than FRC
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Volume Exceeding FRC
Volume Exceeding FRC
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Compliance (Slope of Curve)
Compliance (Slope of Curve)
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Combined Lung-Chest Compliance
Combined Lung-Chest Compliance
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Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)
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Forces at FRC
Forces at FRC
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Volume Less Than FRC Forces
Volume Less Than FRC Forces
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Net Effect Below FRC
Net Effect Below FRC
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FRC (Functional Residual Capacity)
FRC (Functional Residual Capacity)
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Volume Greater Than FRC
Volume Greater Than FRC
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Lung Compliance Diseases
Lung Compliance Diseases
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Emphysema
Emphysema
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Emphysema: Collapsing Force
Emphysema: Collapsing Force
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Emphysema: Force Imbalance
Emphysema: Force Imbalance
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Emphysema: Lung Structure
Emphysema: Lung Structure
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Airway Pressure
Airway Pressure
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High Lung Volumes
High Lung Volumes
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What is Surfactant?
What is Surfactant?
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What is Atelectasis?
What is Atelectasis?
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Where is Surfactant produced?
Where is Surfactant produced?
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What is DPPC?
What is DPPC?
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What are the roles of Surfactant?
What are the roles of Surfactant?
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Fibrosis (Decreased Lung Compliance)
Fibrosis (Decreased Lung Compliance)
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Emphysema Breathing
Emphysema Breathing
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Surface Tension
Surface Tension
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Law of Laplace (Alveoli)
Law of Laplace (Alveoli)
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Alveoli Size & Collapsing Pressure
Alveoli Size & Collapsing Pressure
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Intermolecular Forces (Lungs)
Intermolecular Forces (Lungs)
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Pulmonary Surfactant
Pulmonary Surfactant
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Inspiration Challenges
Inspiration Challenges
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Surfactant Density during Inspiration
Surfactant Density during Inspiration
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Expiration Ease
Expiration Ease
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Surfactant Density during Expiration
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Compliance Curve Differences
Compliance Curve Differences
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Saline-Filled Lung
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Intrapleural Space
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Volume Less Than FRC Effect
Volume Less Than FRC Effect
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Volume Greater Than FRC Effect
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Airway Pressure (Volume > FRC)
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Lung Compliance Diseases Impact
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Emphysema Cause
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Emphysema Compliance Effect
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Emphysema: Collapsing Force Change
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Emphysema: Force Imbalance Consequence
Emphysema: Force Imbalance Consequence
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Normal lung relationships
Normal lung relationships
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High Lung Volumes Effect
High Lung Volumes Effect
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Airway Pressure Values
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Pressures Below FRC
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Pressures Above FRC
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Compliance Slope
Compliance Slope
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Less Combined Compliance
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FRC Definition
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FRC Equilibrium
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Forces Below FRC
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System Tendency Below FRC
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Study Notes
- Compliance illustrated in Figure 5.7 involves excising a lung and placing it in a jar. Mimics intrapleural pressure. Vacuum pump modulates pressure. Spirometer measures volume. Plotting inflation/deflation reveals compliance.
- Surface tension is key to differences in lung compliance curves. Intermolecular liquid forces lining lungs exceed liquid-air forces, creating unique inspiration/expiration.
Pneumothorax Effects
- Sharp object punctures intrapleural space, introducing air, an event known as pneumothorax .
- Intrapleural pressure becomes atmospheric pressure, where it was negative, in the presence of pneumothorax.
- Without negative pressure, the lungs collapse while the chest wall expands.
Law of LaPlace
- The law of Laplace for a sphere is P = 2T/r, where P is the collapsing pressure, T is surface tension, and r is the radius.
Airflow dynamics analogy
- Air flow (Q) is directly proportional to pressure difference (ΔP) and inversely proportional to resistance (R), summarized as: Q = ΔP/R.
- Resistance is according to Poiseuille's law R-8nl divided by r to the power of 4.
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Explore lung compliance measurements on the expiratory limb of pressure-volume loops and the significance of hysteresis. Understand how surfactant, particularly DPPC, reduces surface tension and increases lung compliance. Learn about measuring volume changes and simulating intrapleural pressure in isolated lung experiments, and the causes for the flattened inspiration limb.
