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What effect does maximum inspiration have on the anteroposterior thickness of the chest?
What effect does maximum inspiration have on the anteroposterior thickness of the chest?
- It increases by 20 percent. (correct)
- It decreases by 20 percent.
- It increases by 50 percent.
- It remains the same.
Which muscles are primarily responsible for elevating the rib cage during inspiration?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for elevating the rib cage during inspiration?
- Internal intercostals
- External intercostals (correct)
- Pectoral muscles
- Abdominal recti
What role do the abdominal recti play during expiration?
What role do the abdominal recti play during expiration?
- They compress the abdominal contents upward against the diaphragm. (correct)
- They lift the rib cage upward.
- They pull the rib cage downward. (correct)
- They do not contribute significantly.
What maintains the slight negative pressure in the pleural space during respiration?
What maintains the slight negative pressure in the pleural space during respiration?
What is the normal pleural pressure at the beginning of inspiration?
What is the normal pleural pressure at the beginning of inspiration?
Which muscles assist in the elevation of the sternum during inspiration?
Which muscles assist in the elevation of the sternum during inspiration?
Which type of pressure is present in the thin space between the lung pleura and the chest wall pleura?
Which type of pressure is present in the thin space between the lung pleura and the chest wall pleura?
What happens to the lungs when there is no force to keep them inflated?
What happens to the lungs when there is no force to keep them inflated?
What is the primary function of pulmonary ventilation?
What is the primary function of pulmonary ventilation?
Which muscles primarily accomplish normal quiet breathing?
Which muscles primarily accomplish normal quiet breathing?
What happens to the diaphragm during expiration?
What happens to the diaphragm during expiration?
What additional force assists with rapid expiration during heavy breathing?
What additional force assists with rapid expiration during heavy breathing?
Which method contributes to lung expansion by changing the chest cavity's shape?
Which method contributes to lung expansion by changing the chest cavity's shape?
What term defines the ability of the lungs to expand and contract efficiently?
What term defines the ability of the lungs to expand and contract efficiently?
During normal inspiration, which muscle primarily contributes to expanding the thoracic cavity?
During normal inspiration, which muscle primarily contributes to expanding the thoracic cavity?
What occurs to the rib cage during inhalation?
What occurs to the rib cage during inhalation?
What primarily determines the elastic forces of the lung tissue?
What primarily determines the elastic forces of the lung tissue?
Which of the following best explains the role of surfactant in the lungs?
Which of the following best explains the role of surfactant in the lungs?
What is the effect of surfactant on the surface tension of water in the alveoli?
What is the effect of surfactant on the surface tension of water in the alveoli?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between air-filled lungs and saline solution-filled lungs?
Which statement accurately describes the difference between air-filled lungs and saline solution-filled lungs?
What percentage of the surface area of alveoli is comprised of type II alveolar epithelial cells?
What percentage of the surface area of alveoli is comprised of type II alveolar epithelial cells?
Which of the following accurately reflects the contribution of tissue elastic forces to total lung elasticity?
Which of the following accurately reflects the contribution of tissue elastic forces to total lung elasticity?
In terms of surface tension, what is the range for normal fluids in the alveoli with surfactant?
In terms of surface tension, what is the range for normal fluids in the alveoli with surfactant?
What isolating condition occurs in saline solution-filled lungs compared to air-filled lungs?
What isolating condition occurs in saline solution-filled lungs compared to air-filled lungs?
What is the average alveolar pressure during normal inspiration?
What is the average alveolar pressure during normal inspiration?
What must occur for air to flow into the alveoli during inspiration?
What must occur for air to flow into the alveoli during inspiration?
What is transpulmonary pressure a measure of?
What is transpulmonary pressure a measure of?
What is lung compliance defined as?
What is lung compliance defined as?
What is the average total compliance of both lungs in a normal adult?
What is the average total compliance of both lungs in a normal adult?
During expiration, what is the alveolar pressure typically around?
During expiration, what is the alveolar pressure typically around?
What does the compliance diagram of the lungs represent?
What does the compliance diagram of the lungs represent?
What is the primary function of the negative pressure created in the thoracic cavity during inspiration?
What is the primary function of the negative pressure created in the thoracic cavity during inspiration?
What happens to the pressure in the alveoli when air passages are blocked?
What happens to the pressure in the alveoli when air passages are blocked?
What is the calculated pressure in an average-sized alveolus lined with surfactant?
What is the calculated pressure in an average-sized alveolus lined with surfactant?
How does the radius of the alveolus affect the pressure caused by surface tension?
How does the radius of the alveolus affect the pressure caused by surface tension?
What is the pressure in an alveolus with a radius of 50 micrometers compared to one with a radius of 100 micrometers?
What is the pressure in an alveolus with a radius of 50 micrometers compared to one with a radius of 100 micrometers?
When does surfactant typically begin to be secreted into the alveoli during gestation?
When does surfactant typically begin to be secreted into the alveoli during gestation?
What condition can occur in premature infants due to a lack of surfactant?
What condition can occur in premature infants due to a lack of surfactant?
What is the potential pressure difference in alveoli with little or no surfactant compared to those with normal surfactant levels?
What is the potential pressure difference in alveoli with little or no surfactant compared to those with normal surfactant levels?
What treatment is particularly important for managing respiratory distress syndrome in newborns?
What treatment is particularly important for managing respiratory distress syndrome in newborns?
Flashcards
Pulmonary Ventilation
Pulmonary Ventilation
The movement of air between the atmosphere and the lungs.
Diaphragm Contraction
Diaphragm Contraction
The downward movement of the diaphragm, which increases the vertical dimension of the chest cavity, leading to lung expansion.
Rib Cage Elevation
Rib Cage Elevation
The upward movement of the rib cage, increasing the anteroposterior diameter of the chest cavity, leading to lung expansion.
Elastic Recoil of Lungs
Elastic Recoil of Lungs
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Abdominal Muscles
Abdominal Muscles
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Diffusion of Gases
Diffusion of Gases
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Lung Compliance
Lung Compliance
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Intra-alveolar Pressure
Intra-alveolar Pressure
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Alveolar Pressure
Alveolar Pressure
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Transpulmonary Pressure
Transpulmonary Pressure
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Inspiration
Inspiration
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Expiration
Expiration
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Recoil Pressure
Recoil Pressure
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Compliance Diagram of the Lungs
Compliance Diagram of the Lungs
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Pressure Changes During Breathing
Pressure Changes During Breathing
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What is pleural pressure?
What is pleural pressure?
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What maintains lung inflation?
What maintains lung inflation?
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Which muscles are the primary inspiratory muscles?
Which muscles are the primary inspiratory muscles?
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What are some accessory inspiratory muscles?
What are some accessory inspiratory muscles?
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How does the chest cavity expand during inspiration?
How does the chest cavity expand during inspiration?
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Define pulmonary ventilation.
Define pulmonary ventilation.
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Which muscles aid in expiration?
Which muscles aid in expiration?
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What causes the movement of air out of the lungs?
What causes the movement of air out of the lungs?
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Elastic forces of lung tissue
Elastic forces of lung tissue
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Surface tension in the lungs
Surface tension in the lungs
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Surfactant's role
Surfactant's role
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Compliance diagram
Compliance diagram
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Elastic forces contribution
Elastic forces contribution
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Pressure in Occluded Alveoli
Pressure in Occluded Alveoli
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What is surfactant?
What is surfactant?
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What is respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn?
What is respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn?
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Formula for Pressure in Alveoli
Formula for Pressure in Alveoli
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Alveolar Radius and Pressure
Alveolar Radius and Pressure
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Surfactant Development
Surfactant Development
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Study Notes
Respiratory System - Lung Physiology
- The goals of respiration are to provide oxygen to tissues and remove carbon dioxide.
- Pulmonary ventilation is the inflow and outflow of air between the atmosphere and lung alveoli.
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse between alveoli and blood.
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in blood to and from body tissues.
- Respiration is regulated.
Mechanics of Pulmonary Ventilation
- Lung expansion and contraction occur through:
- Downward and upward movement of the diaphragm, changing the chest cavity.
- Elevation and depression of the ribs, altering the chest cavity’s anteroposterior diameter.
- Normal breathing is primarily driven by diaphragm movement.
- Inspiration: Diaphragm contracts, pulling lungs downward. Lungs expand, air flows in.
- Expiration: Diaphragm relaxes, elastic recoil compresses lungs and expels air.
- Additional force during heavy breathing comes from abdominal muscles.
Muscles of Respiration
- External intercostals are the primary muscles that raise the rib cage.
- Sternocleidomastoid, anterior serrati, and scalene muscles assist in rib cage elevation.
- Internal intercostals and abdominal muscles aid in rib cage depression.
Pressures and Lung Movement
- Pleural pressure is the pressure in the thin space between lung and chest wall.
- Normal pleural pressure is slightly negative (-5 cm H₂O) to keep lungs inflated.
- Expansion of the chest stretches the lungs and further reduces pleural pressure to about (-7.5 cm H₂O).
- Alveolar pressure: Pressure inside the alveoli.
- Inspiration: Alveolar pressure becomes slightly negative (below atmospheric pressure) to draw air into lungs.
- Expiration: Alveolar pressure increases (above atmospheric pressure) to force air out of lungs.
Lung Compliance
- Lung compliance is the extent to which lungs expand for a given change in transpulmonary pressure.
- Normal lung compliance is approximately 200 mL air per cm H₂O of transpulmonary pressure.
- Compliance is determined by:
- Lung tissue elasticity.
- Surface tension of fluid lining the alveoli.
Surfactant
- Surfactant is a substance produced by type II alveolar cells.
- It reduces surface tension in the alveoli.
- Reduced surface tension prevents alveolar collapse during exhalation.
- Important for premature babies, as they often have underdeveloped surfactant production.
Alveolar Interdependence
- Alveoli are interconnected.
- When one alveolus collapses, neighboring alveoli help keep it open by increasing their size.
- This is crucial in preventing complete lung collapse.
Reduced Lung Compliance Causes
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Alveolar edema
- Atelectasis
- Hemo/pneumothorax
Increased Lung Compliance Causes
- Emphysema
- Normal aging
- Pulmonary emphysema
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Test your knowledge on the respiratory system and lung physiology. Explore concepts such as pulmonary ventilation, gas exchange, and the mechanics of breathing. This quiz covers the essentials of how our lungs function and the muscles involved in respiration.
