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What happens during the inspiratory phase of the respiratory cycle?
What happens during the inspiratory phase of the respiratory cycle?
- The diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax.
- Air flows out of the lungs to maintain pressure.
- The thorax and lungs enlarge with an inflow of air. (correct)
- Internal intercostal muscles contract to push air out.
Which statement accurately describes expiration under normal conditions?
Which statement accurately describes expiration under normal conditions?
- It is an active process requiring energy.
- Air is drawn into the lungs by negative pressure.
- The diaphragm and external intercostal muscles contract.
- It is a passive process as muscles relax. (correct)
What major mechanism drives the flow of gases during ventilation?
What major mechanism drives the flow of gases during ventilation?
- Temperature differences between the air and body.
- Pressure differences between high and low pressure areas. (correct)
- Concentration gradients of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Chemical reactions within the alveoli.
What role does the diaphragm play in ventilation?
What role does the diaphragm play in ventilation?
Which muscle group primarily aids in forced expiration during high demand breathing?
Which muscle group primarily aids in forced expiration during high demand breathing?
What happens to gas pressure when its volume is decreased?
What happens to gas pressure when its volume is decreased?
Which of the following is NOT true about the respiratory cycle?
Which of the following is NOT true about the respiratory cycle?
During the respiratory cycle, which phase is primarily responsible for replenishing oxygen in the body?
During the respiratory cycle, which phase is primarily responsible for replenishing oxygen in the body?
How do gases behave in relation to pressure and volume according to mechanics of ventilation?
How do gases behave in relation to pressure and volume according to mechanics of ventilation?
What is the definition of tidal volume (VT)?
What is the definition of tidal volume (VT)?
What constitutes the vital capacity (VC)?
What constitutes the vital capacity (VC)?
How is functional residual capacity (FRC) calculated?
How is functional residual capacity (FRC) calculated?
Which lung volume indicates the maximum volume of air in the lungs after maximum inspiration?
Which lung volume indicates the maximum volume of air in the lungs after maximum inspiration?
What is inspiratory capacity (IC) defined as?
What is inspiratory capacity (IC) defined as?
Residual volume (RV) refers to what?
Residual volume (RV) refers to what?
Which of the following is true about expiratory reserve volume (ERV)?
Which of the following is true about expiratory reserve volume (ERV)?
What does total lung capacity (TLC) include?
What does total lung capacity (TLC) include?
What direction do gases flow in relation to pressure?
What direction do gases flow in relation to pressure?
What does the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) represent?
What does the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) represent?
What keeps the lungs inflated during ventilation?
What keeps the lungs inflated during ventilation?
How does intrapulmonary pressure change during inhalation?
How does intrapulmonary pressure change during inhalation?
What is transpulmonary pressure?
What is transpulmonary pressure?
What is the tidal volume (VT)?
What is the tidal volume (VT)?
What is the value of atmospheric pressure at sea level?
What is the value of atmospheric pressure at sea level?
What happens to intrapulmonary pressure during exhalation?
What happens to intrapulmonary pressure during exhalation?
How is total lung capacity (TLC) defined?
How is total lung capacity (TLC) defined?
Which pressure is slightly negative compared to atmospheric pressure?
Which pressure is slightly negative compared to atmospheric pressure?
What does the residual volume (RV) signify?
What does the residual volume (RV) signify?
What effect does an increase in lung volume have on pressure?
What effect does an increase in lung volume have on pressure?
What is the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)?
What is the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)?
Which of the following is not a type of pressure mentioned?
Which of the following is not a type of pressure mentioned?
What is the formula for calculating inspiratory capacity (IC)?
What is the formula for calculating inspiratory capacity (IC)?
Which of the following correctly describes expiratory reserve volume (ERV)?
Which of the following correctly describes expiratory reserve volume (ERV)?
Which lung capacity includes all lung volumes?
Which lung capacity includes all lung volumes?
What is inspiratory capacity (IC) composed of?
What is inspiratory capacity (IC) composed of?
What does the term 'lung volumes' refer to in general?
What does the term 'lung volumes' refer to in general?
What does vital capacity (VC) represent?
What does vital capacity (VC) represent?
Which of the following components contribute to minute-ventilation (𝐕E)?
Which of the following components contribute to minute-ventilation (𝐕E)?
What is physiological dead space?
What is physiological dead space?
How does an increase in tidal volume (VT) or respiratory rate (f) affect minute-ventilation (𝐕E)?
How does an increase in tidal volume (VT) or respiratory rate (f) affect minute-ventilation (𝐕E)?
What determines the resistance to airflow in the airways?
What determines the resistance to airflow in the airways?
What effect does an increase in lung volume have on airway resistance?
What effect does an increase in lung volume have on airway resistance?
In a resting animal, which area provides about 60% of the airway resistance?
In a resting animal, which area provides about 60% of the airway resistance?
How can nasal resistance be decreased during exercise?
How can nasal resistance be decreased during exercise?
What is the primary role of dead space ventilation in respiration?
What is the primary role of dead space ventilation in respiration?
Why is intrapleural pressure slightly LOWER than atmospheric pressure?
Why is intrapleural pressure slightly LOWER than atmospheric pressure?
Trans pulmonary pressure will always be positive.
Trans pulmonary pressure will always be positive.
What would a negative trans pulmonary pressure signify?
What would a negative trans pulmonary pressure signify?
Surfactant displaces lipid molecules , and therefore decreases the surface tension to prevent collapse of the lungs
Surfactant displaces lipid molecules , and therefore decreases the surface tension to prevent collapse of the lungs
Law of Laplace states that pressure is ___________ proportional to surface tension, and _________ inversely proportional to the radius.
(Fill in blank space with one of these words: inversely, directly)
Law of Laplace states that pressure is ___________ proportional to surface tension, and _________ inversely proportional to the radius. (Fill in blank space with one of these words: inversely, directly)
If there’s a LARGE change in volume for a SMALL change in pressure, it means the lung is ….
If there’s a LARGE change in volume for a SMALL change in pressure, it means the lung is ….
Study Notes
Pulmonary Ventilation
- Ventilation facilitates gas exchange between the airways, alveoli, and the environment.
- Inspiration allows air to flow into the lungs, while expiration expels air, replenishing O2 and removing CO2.
Respiratory Cycle
- The respiratory cycle has two phases: inspiratory (active) and expiratory (usually passive).
- During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts, expanding the thorax caudally, while external intercostal muscles assist in further enlarging the thorax.
- Expiration typically occurs passively as the diaphragm and external intercostals relax, but can become active if needed during exertion.
Mechanics of Ventilation
- Gas pressure inversely relates to its volume (Boyle’s Law).
- Airflow moves from regions of high pressure to low pressure until equilibrium is reached.
- Lungs possess elastic properties but inherently tend to collapse.
- Intrapleural pressure is slightly below atmospheric pressure, aiding lung inflation.
Pressures in Ventilation
- Atmospheric pressure at sea level is 760 mmHg, comprising the sum of partial pressures of all gases.
- Intrapleural pressure: negative pressure outside the lungs, within the pleural cavity.
- Intrapulmonary pressure fluctuates with breathing, enabling airflow.
- Transpulmonary pressure is the difference between alveolar and pleural pressures.
Lung Volumes
- Tidal Volume (VT): air volume exchanged during normal breathing; variable with demand.
- Total Lung Capacity (TLC): maximum lung air volume after full inhalation.
- Residual Volume (RV): air remaining in the lungs post-maximal exhalation.
- Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV): additional air that can be inhaled after normal tidal breath.
- Inspiratory Capacity (IC): total air that can be inhaled post-normal exhalation (IC = VT + IRV).
- Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV): extra air that can be expelled after a tidal breath.
- Functional Residual Capacity (FRC): air remaining in the lungs after normal exhalation (FRC = ERV + RV).
- Vital Capacity (VC): total max air moved in forced breathing (VC = IRV + VT + ERV).
Minute Ventilation
- Minute ventilation (VE): total air volume inhaled/exhaled per minute (VE = VT x f).
- Can be increased through higher tidal volumes, respiratory rates, or both.
Physiological Dead Space
- Regions of the respiratory system that are ventilated yet do not participate in gas exchange.
- Anatomic dead space: airways; alveolar dead space: non-perfused alveoli.
- Dead space ventilation aids in humidifying air and thermoregulating the body.
Airway Resistance
- Airflow resistance arises from friction along the airways; depends on airway radius and length.
- Lung inflation causes airway dilation, decreasing resistance.
- During rest, nasal cavity and upper airways account for ~60% of airway resistance, aiding in air warming and humidification.
Velocity of Airflow
- Airflow velocity decreases from the trachea toward smaller bronchioles, impacting efficiency of gas exchange.
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Test your understanding of pulmonary ventilation and the respiratory cycle. This quiz covers essential concepts such as the processes of inspiration and expiration, the role of the diaphragm, and gas exchange in the lungs. Challenge yourself and deepen your knowledge of respiratory physiology!
