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Which of the following descriptions accurately describes Boyle's Law?
Which of the following descriptions accurately describes Boyle's Law?
- The pressure of gas is directly proportional to the volume.
- The pressure of gas in your lungs is inversely proportional to the volume in your lungs. (correct)
- The pressure of gas decreases as temperature increases.
- The volume of gas is constant regardless of pressure changes.
Which muscles, when contracted, would increase the volume of air in the thoracic cavity?
Which muscles, when contracted, would increase the volume of air in the thoracic cavity?
diaphragm and external intercostals
Which pressure is the result of the natural tendency of the lungs to decrease their size due to elasticity?
Which pressure is the result of the natural tendency of the lungs to decrease their size due to elasticity?
intrapleural pressure
During an allergic reaction, which of the following would aid respiration?
During an allergic reaction, which of the following would aid respiration?
If the transpulmonary pressure equals zero, what will happen to the lung?
If the transpulmonary pressure equals zero, what will happen to the lung?
The minute ventilation is _______.
The minute ventilation is _______.
Under normal conditions, the forced expiratory volume is normally _______.
Under normal conditions, the forced expiratory volume is normally _______.
When the radius of the airway was decreased, _______.
When the radius of the airway was decreased, _______.
During forced exhalation, _______.
During forced exhalation, _______.
One hemoglobin can bind a maximum of ___ oxygen(s).
One hemoglobin can bind a maximum of ___ oxygen(s).
According to the graph, hemoglobin is 25% saturated at PO2 of:
According to the graph, hemoglobin is 25% saturated at PO2 of:
As hemoglobin saturation decreases:
As hemoglobin saturation decreases:
_______ has a greater partial pressure in the pulmonary capillaries than in the alveoli, so it diffuses into the _______.
_______ has a greater partial pressure in the pulmonary capillaries than in the alveoli, so it diffuses into the _______.
Why is there as much CO2 exchanged between the alveoli and blood as there is O2?
Why is there as much CO2 exchanged between the alveoli and blood as there is O2?
How would the partial pressures of O2 and CO2 change in an exercising muscle?
How would the partial pressures of O2 and CO2 change in an exercising muscle?
Which way would O2 and CO2 diffuse during internal respiration?
Which way would O2 and CO2 diffuse during internal respiration?
Which of the following is NOT an important factor in gas exchange?
Which of the following is NOT an important factor in gas exchange?
Which statement is correct regarding external respiration?
Which statement is correct regarding external respiration?
Which of the following is another example of a COPD?
Which of the following is another example of a COPD?
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Study Notes
Boyle's Law
- Boyle's law states that the pressure of gas is inversely proportional to its volume, relevant in lung function.
Muscle Function in Breathing
- The diaphragm and external intercostals muscles contract to increase the volume of air in the thoracic cavity.
Intrapleural Pressure
- Intrapleural pressure results from the lungs' elastic tendency to retract and the thoracic wall's effort to expand the lungs.
Allergic Reaction and Respiration
- Epinephrine aids respiration during allergic reactions by relaxing airway muscles.
Lung Collapse Mechanism
- A transpulmonary pressure of zero causes lung collapse.
Minute Ventilation
- Minute ventilation is the product of the respiratory rate and tidal volume (TV).
Forced Expiratory Volume
- Under normal conditions, forced expiratory volume is typically 75-85% of vital capacity.
Airway Radius and Expiratory Reserve Volume
- Decreased airway radius leads to a decrease in expiratory reserve volume.
Forced Exhalation
- During forced exhalation, the internal intercostal muscles contract.
Hemoglobin and Oxygen Binding
- Each hemoglobin molecule can bind a maximum of four oxygen molecules.
Hemoglobin Saturation
- Hemoglobin is 25% saturated at a partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) of 15 mm Hg.
Oxygen Release from Hemoglobin
- Decreased hemoglobin saturation results in more oxygen being released from hemoglobin.
CO2 Diffusion in the Lungs
- CO2 has a greater partial pressure in pulmonary capillaries than in alveoli, leading to its diffusion into the alveoli.
Solubility of CO2 vs. O2
- CO2 exchanges between alveoli and blood at similar rates as O2, due to its higher solubility in blood.
Partial Pressures during Exercise
- In exercising muscle, the partial pressure of O2 decreases while the partial pressure of CO2 increases.
Gas Diffusion in Internal Respiration
- During internal respiration, O2 diffuses into cells, and CO2 diffuses into systemic capillaries.
Factors Affecting Gas Exchange
- The molecular weight of the gas is NOT an important factor in gas exchange during internal and external respiration.
Equilibrium in External Respiration
- Equilibrium of O2 in external respiration occurs when the partial pressures in pulmonary capillaries and alveoli equalize.
COPD Disorders
- Chronic bronchitis is an example of a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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