Respiratory System Functions and Composition of Air
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The composition of the air ambiant is:  Azote : 78%  ______ : 20%  CO2 : 0,03%  Argon, néon, krypton : environ 1,7%

Oxygen

Each lung is attached to the posterior wall of the thoracic cavity, the upper ends are called apex (near the clavicle), and the lower ends are called bases (near the diaphragm). The left lung is smaller with 2 lobes: upper and lower. The right lung has 3 lobes: upper, middle, and ______

Inferior

The organ found in the zone de conduction include:  Nez  Pharynx  Larynx  Trachée  ______

Bronches

The mechanism of respiration involves 4 stages, the first stage is ______

<p>inhale</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ventilation pulmonaire consists of 2 phases – inspiration and ______

<p>expiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts and ______, increasing the height of the thoracic cavity

<p>flattens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how much air enters the lungs during a normal inspiration? ______

<p>500ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

Expiration is a ______ process based on the elasticity of the lungs

<p>passive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Forced expiration uses the contraction of the abdominal wall to expel ______

<p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

External respiration involves the exchange of gases between the capillaries and the ______

<p>alveoli</p> Signup and view all the answers

The transport of respiratory gases is the role of the ______ system

<p>circulatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Internal respiration involves the exchange of gases between the capillaries and the ______

<p>cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

The normal respiratory rate in adults is ______ respirations per minute

<p>12-18</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the respiratory rate is above ______ per minute, the patient may be in respiratory distress

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cardiovascular system transports oxygen, CO2, wastes, hormones, and ______

<p>nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system and is located in the cage thoracic, between the 2 lungs on the ______ side of the body

<p>left</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Composition of Air

  • Nitrogen (Azote) comprises 78% of ambient air.
  • Oxygen accounts for approximately 20% of ambient air.
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) is found at 0.03%.
  • Noble gases such as argon, neon, and krypton make up about 1.7%.

Structure of the Lungs

  • Each lung is attached to the posterior wall of the thoracic cavity.
  • The upper part of each lung is called the apex, located near the clavicle.
  • The lower part is called the base, positioned near the diaphragm.
  • The left lung has 2 lobes: upper and lower.
  • The right lung contains 3 lobes: upper, middle, and lower.

Respiratory System Anatomy

  • Conducting zone organs include the nose (nez), pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi.

Mechanism of Respiration

  • The process involves four stages; the first stage is pulmonary ventilation.
  • Pulmonary ventilation comprises 2 phases: inspiration and expiration.

Inspiration Mechanics

  • During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts and descends, increasing the height of the thoracic cavity.
  • Approximately 500 milliliters of air enters the lungs during a normal inspiration.

Expiration Process

  • Expiration is a passive process relying on the elasticity of the lungs.
  • Forced expiration occurs through the contraction of the abdominal wall to expel more air.

Gas Exchange

  • External respiration involves gas exchange between capillaries and the alveoli in the lungs.
  • Internal respiration refers to gas exchange between capillaries and body tissues.

Respiratory and Cardiovascular Rates and Functions

  • The normal respiratory rate for adults is 12-20 respirations per minute.
  • A respiratory rate above 20 breaths per minute may indicate respiratory distress.
  • The cardiovascular system facilitates the transport of oxygen, carbon dioxide, wastes, hormones, and nutrients.
  • The heart, the center of the cardiovascular system, is situated in the thoracic cavity between the two lungs, predominantly on the left side of the body.

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This quiz covers the primary functions of the respiratory system, such as bringing oxygen from the ambient air into the body, as well as the composition of ambient air. It also includes information about the organs of the respiratory system, divided into the zones of conduction and respiration.

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