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What is the role of pulmonary surfactant in the recoil and expansion of the lung?
What is the role of pulmonary surfactant in the recoil and expansion of the lung?
How would a decrease in functional residual capacity (FRC) affect breathing?
How would a decrease in functional residual capacity (FRC) affect breathing?
What is the primary reason for dynamic compression of airways during a forced expiration?
What is the primary reason for dynamic compression of airways during a forced expiration?
How would an increase in airway resistance affect the dynamic compliance of the lung?
How would an increase in airway resistance affect the dynamic compliance of the lung?
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What contributes to alterations in the work of breathing?
What contributes to alterations in the work of breathing?
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In what physiologic/pathologic condition would you expect an alteration in lung and chest wall compliance?
In what physiologic/pathologic condition would you expect an alteration in lung and chest wall compliance?
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What happens to airflow rate at high lung volumes?
What happens to airflow rate at high lung volumes?
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In what situation do expiratory efforts merge into an effort-independent curve?
In what situation do expiratory efforts merge into an effort-independent curve?
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What causes decreased peak expiratory flow in obstructive and restrictive diseases?
What causes decreased peak expiratory flow in obstructive and restrictive diseases?
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What type of obstruction is caused by tumors, fat deposits, or weakened pharyngeal muscles?
What type of obstruction is caused by tumors, fat deposits, or weakened pharyngeal muscles?
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What determines the movement of lungs according to the text?
What determines the movement of lungs according to the text?
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What happens to inspiratory and expiratory flow-volume curves in fixed intra-thoracic obstruction?
What happens to inspiratory and expiratory flow-volume curves in fixed intra-thoracic obstruction?
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What is the forced vital capacity?
What is the forced vital capacity?
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How does airway resistance behave?
How does airway resistance behave?
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What is the function of surfactant lining the alveoli?
What is the function of surfactant lining the alveoli?
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Where is surfactant produced?
Where is surfactant produced?
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What is the pressure outside the airway downstream from the equal pressure point?
What is the pressure outside the airway downstream from the equal pressure point?
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In obstructive diseases, what factor increases airway resistance?
In obstructive diseases, what factor increases airway resistance?
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What does TLC stand for in relation to lung volumes?
What does TLC stand for in relation to lung volumes?
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Which lung volume is defined as the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal forced expiration?
Which lung volume is defined as the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal forced expiration?
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What is the Forced Expiratory Volume in the 1st second (FEV1) a measure of?
What is the Forced Expiratory Volume in the 1st second (FEV1) a measure of?
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In relation to forced vital capacity (FVC), what do measurements of FEV1/FVC represent?
In relation to forced vital capacity (FVC), what do measurements of FEV1/FVC represent?
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What does IPP stand for in the context of airflow dynamics?
What does IPP stand for in the context of airflow dynamics?
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What does FEF 25%-75% primarily represent in terms of airways?
What does FEF 25%-75% primarily represent in terms of airways?
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During expiration, what happens to intrapleural pressure (IPP)?
During expiration, what happens to intrapleural pressure (IPP)?
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What is the primary muscle of inspiration?
What is the primary muscle of inspiration?
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What is the result of Expiratory Tension Pneumothorax on intrapleural pressure (IPP)?
What is the result of Expiratory Tension Pneumothorax on intrapleural pressure (IPP)?
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What happens to Alveolar pressure during forced exhalation or positive pressure ventilation?
What happens to Alveolar pressure during forced exhalation or positive pressure ventilation?
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Which muscle is NOT classified as a muscle of respiration?
Which muscle is NOT classified as a muscle of respiration?
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'Tripod' Position is commonly observed in individuals with which condition?
'Tripod' Position is commonly observed in individuals with which condition?
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What is the role of the diaphragm during deep inspiration?
What is the role of the diaphragm during deep inspiration?
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How does increased intrathoracic pressure impact cardiac output?
How does increased intrathoracic pressure impact cardiac output?
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'Thoracic Pump' primarily promotes which physiological process?
'Thoracic Pump' primarily promotes which physiological process?
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Study Notes
Generation of a Pressure Gradient
- A pressure difference is generated between the atmosphere and alveoli during breathing
- The diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract to increase intrathoracic volume, making intrapleural pressure (IPP) more negative and expanding the lungs
- Decreased external pressure dilates the superior vena cava and inferior vena cava, and heart chambers, increasing the pressure gradient for venous return to the right heart
- During inspiration, the diaphragm descends, causing an increased intra-abdominal pressure, which forces blood flow towards the heart
Pressure-Volume Relationships in the Respiratory System
- The lung and chest wall have mechanical interactions, with the lung tending to recoil and the chest wall tending to expand
- The interaction between the lung and chest wall results in a negative intrapleural pressure (IPP) at functional residual capacity (FRC)
- Pulmonary surfactant and alveolar interdependence play roles in the recoil and expansion of the lung
Airways Resistance
- Airways resistance is the resistance to airflow in the airways
- Factors that contribute to airways resistance include airway diameter, length, and friction
- Airways resistance can be altered by factors such as airway constriction or dilation, and changes in airway length and diameter
Work of Breathing
- The work of breathing is the energy required to overcome the resistance to airflow in the airways and the elastic resistance of the lung and chest wall
- Factors that contribute to the work of breathing include airways resistance, lung and chest wall compliance, and respiratory rate
- The work of breathing can be increased in certain disease states, such as obstructive and restrictive lung diseases
Pressures Involved in Respiration
- Alveolar pressure is the pressure inside the alveoli and is equal to the intrapulmonary pressure and airway pressure
- Intrapleural pressure (IPP) is the pressure inside the pleural cavity and is normally negative
- Transpulmonary pressure is the transmural pressure difference between the alveolar pressure and intrapleural pressure
Muscles of Respiration
- The muscles of respiration include the diaphragm, external intercostals, scalenes, abdominal muscles, and internal intercostal muscles
- The diaphragm is the primary muscle of inspiration and accounts for half of the tidal inhalation when upright and up to two-thirds when supine
- The diaphragm descends during inspiration, increasing the intrathoracic volume and decreasing the intrapleural pressure
Lung Volumes and Capacities
- Lung volumes and capacities are measured using a spirometer and include vital capacity (VC), total lung capacity (TLC), residual volume (RV), and forced vital capacity (FVC)
- Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) is the volume of air that can be expired in one second after maximal inhalation
Flow-Volume Curves
- Flow-volume curves demonstrate the relationship between airflow and lung volume during forced expiration
- The curves can be used to diagnose obstructive and restrictive lung diseases
- Peak expiratory flow is the maximal flow rate that can be attained during forced expiration
Clinical Applications
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be affected by changes in intrathoracic pressure
- Pneumothorax can cause an increase in intrapleural pressure, leading to decreased venous return and cardiac output
- Expiratory tension pneumothorax can cause air to enter the pleural cavity during inspiration, but not to leave during expiration, leading to increased intrapleural pressure and decreased venous return.
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This quiz covers the definitions and calculations of lung volumes and capacities, including Vital Capacity (VC), Total Lung Capacity (TLC), and Residual Volume (RV). Learn about these important respiratory measurements and their significance in pulmonary function testing.
