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Which part of the brain influences breathing through voluntary control?
Which part of the brain influences breathing through voluntary control?
What is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum expiration?
What is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum expiration?
During inspiration, which muscle contracts?
During inspiration, which muscle contracts?
What is the site of gas exchange between the atmosphere and the body?
What is the site of gas exchange between the atmosphere and the body?
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Which part of the brain regulates the rate and depth of breathing?
Which part of the brain regulates the rate and depth of breathing?
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What is the term for the maximum volume of air that can be expired from the lungs?
What is the term for the maximum volume of air that can be expired from the lungs?
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During expiration, which muscle relaxes?
During expiration, which muscle relaxes?
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Which receptors detect changes in CO2 and O2 levels and adjust breathing accordingly?
Which receptors detect changes in CO2 and O2 levels and adjust breathing accordingly?
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What is the term for the volume of air inspired or expired with each breath?
What is the term for the volume of air inspired or expired with each breath?
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Which part of the brain controls the automatic breathing process?
Which part of the brain controls the automatic breathing process?
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Study Notes
Respiratory Physiology
Overview
- Respiratory physiology is the study of the mechanisms of breathing and gas exchange between the environment and the body
- Involves the exchange of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) between the atmosphere and the body's cells
Respiratory System Components
- Upper respiratory tract:
- Nose and mouth
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Lower respiratory tract:
- Trachea
- Bronchi
- Bronchioles
- Alveoli (site of gas exchange)
Mechanisms of Breathing
- Inspiration:
- Diaphragm contracts and flattens
- External intercostal muscles contract
- Rib cage expands and lungs fill with air
- Expiration:
- Diaphragm relaxes and rises
- External intercostal muscles relax
- Rib cage descends and lungs empty
Gas Exchange
- External respiration:
- O2 from the atmosphere enters the lungs and diffuses into the blood
- CO2 from the blood diffuses into the lungs and is exhaled
- Internal respiration:
- O2 from the blood diffuses into the body's cells
- CO2 from the body's cells diffuses into the blood
Respiratory Volumes and Capacities
- Tidal volume (TV): volume of air inspired or expired with each breath
- Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV): additional volume of air that can be inspired with maximum effort
- Expiratory reserve volume (ERV): additional volume of air that can be expired with maximum effort
- Residual volume (RV): volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum expiration
- Vital capacity (VC): maximum volume of air that can be expired from the lungs
Regulation of Breathing
- Medulla oblongata: controls the automatic breathing process
- Pons: regulates the rate and depth of breathing
- Cerebral cortex: influences breathing through voluntary control
- Chemoreceptors: detect changes in CO2 and O2 levels and adjust breathing accordingly
Respiratory Physiology
Overview
- The study of breathing and gas exchange between the environment and the body
- Involves O2 and CO2 exchange between the atmosphere and the body's cells
Respiratory System Components
- Upper respiratory tract consists of nose, mouth, pharynx, and larynx
- Lower respiratory tract consists of trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli (site of gas exchange)
Mechanisms of Breathing
- Inspiration: diaphragm contracts, external intercostal muscles contract, and rib cage expands
- Expiration: diaphragm relaxes, external intercostal muscles relax, and rib cage descends
Gas Exchange
- External respiration: O2 from atmosphere enters lungs, CO2 from blood diffuses into lungs
- Internal respiration: O2 from blood diffuses into body cells, CO2 from body cells diffuses into blood
Respiratory Volumes and Capacities
- Tidal volume (TV): volume of air inspired or expired with each breath
- Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV): additional volume of air that can be inspired with maximum effort
- Expiratory reserve volume (ERV): additional volume of air that can be expired with maximum effort
- Residual volume (RV): volume of air remaining in lungs after maximum expiration
- Vital capacity (VC): maximum volume of air that can be expired from lungs
Regulation of Breathing
- Medulla oblongata controls automatic breathing process
- Pons regulates rate and depth of breathing
- Cerebral cortex influences breathing through voluntary control
- Chemoreceptors detect changes in CO2 and O2 levels and adjust breathing accordingly
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Test your knowledge of the mechanisms of breathing and gas exchange between the environment and the body. Learn about the components of the respiratory system and how they facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
