Respiratory System Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the respiratory system?

Synthesize ATP from carbon dioxide

Acquire oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the blood (correct)

Regulate body temperature

Facilitate digestion of nutrients

Which of the following definitions accurately describes pulmonary respiration?

Diffusion of gases across plasma membranes

Movement of air in and out of the lungs

Gas exchange between atmospheric air in the lungs and blood (correct)

Gas exchange between blood and body cells

In which zone of the respiratory system does gas exchange occur?

Tracheal zone

Laryngeal zone

Respiratory zone (correct)

Conducting zone

What is another term for the process of breathing?

Respiration Signup and view all the answers

Which combining form relates to the diaphragm?

phren/o Signup and view all the answers

Which process is considered part of systemic respiration?

Diffusion of oxygen into tissues Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the conducting zone of the respiratory system?

Pathway for air movement only Signup and view all the answers

What role does carbon dioxide play in the respiratory system?

It is a by-product of ATP production that needs to be removed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of aging on the respiratory system's ability to exercise?

Decreased ability to perform intense exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of pneumonia?

Cough with or without mucus Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm cases of acute pharyngitis?

Rapid antigen test Signup and view all the answers

What impact does increased mucus viscosity have on elderly individuals?

It increases the risk of respiratory infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of age on the size of alveolar ducts and bronchioles?

They expand in diameter, increasing dead space Signup and view all the answers

What muscles are primarily affected by paralysis due to a spinal cord injury at or above the level of the phrenic nerve?

Both diaphragm and intercostal muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which respiratory condition is characterized by fluid or pus accumulation in the air sacs?

Pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of decreased lung emptying ability in elderly individuals?

Decreased minute ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism for oxygen transport in the blood?

Bound to hemoglobin within red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What initiates labored expiration leading to a rapid decrease in thoracic volume?

Forceful contraction of internal intercostals and abdominal muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hemoglobin is primarily synthesized during early development?

Embryonic hemoglobin Signup and view all the answers

How is carbon dioxide primarily transported in the blood?

Dissolved, bound to hemoglobin, or as bicarbonate ions Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of elevated CO2 concentration in the blood?

Acidic blood conditions Signup and view all the answers

What condition can lead to shunted blood in the lungs?

Improper gas diffusion due to alveolar fluid buildup Signup and view all the answers

Which respiratory group in the medulla is primarily responsible for inspiration?

Dorsal respiratory group Signup and view all the answers

During which situation would there be insufficient airflow to the alveoli?

Constricted bronchioles during an asthma attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the pontine respiratory group?

Fine-tuning the breathing pattern Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the initial phase of inspiration?

Gradual activation of neurons to establish rhythm Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely consequence of inadequate cardiac output?

Insufficient blood flow to the alveoli Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the respiratory system is critical for establishing respiratory rhythm?

Medullary respiratory center Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of impaired ventilation-perfusion coupling?

Inadequate exchange of gases in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of pulmonary respiration in the respiratory process?

To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and alveolar air Signup and view all the answers

Which function of the respiratory system directly contributes to the regulation of blood pressure?

Production of chemical mediators Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes involves the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the tissues?

Systemic respiration Signup and view all the answers

How does ventilation assist in the respiratory system's function of protecting against pathogens?

By facilitating airflow that flushes out pathogens from the respiratory passages Signup and view all the answers

What role does olfaction play in the respiratory system?

In detecting airborne molecules present in the nasal cavity Signup and view all the answers

Which process is primarily responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body?

Gas transport Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the impact of changing carbon dioxide levels on blood pH?

Increasing carbon dioxide levels will lower blood pH Signup and view all the answers

Which function is most directly associated with voice production in the respiratory system?

Air moving past vocal folds Signup and view all the answers

What primarily stimulates the respiratory center to stop inspiration?

Inhibition of neurons stimulating respiratory muscles Signup and view all the answers

How does a decrease in partial pressure of oxygen (Po2) below normal levels affect ventilation?

It has no effect until Po2 reaches significantly low levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal regulator of respiratory rate?

Carbon dioxide levels in the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

Which condition indicates a greater-than-normal amount of CO2 in the blood?

Hypercapnia Signup and view all the answers

How do central chemoreceptors in the medulla monitor blood pH?

Monitoring CO2 levels indirectly through H+ concentrations Signup and view all the answers

What effect does low blood pH have on respiratory activity?

It stimulates the respiratory center, increasing the rate and depth of breathing. Signup and view all the answers

What sequence does air follow during inhalation?

Nose → Pharynx → Larynx → Trachea → Bronchi → Bronchioles → Alveoli → Capillaries Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during gas exchange in the alveoli?

Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide diffuses out. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prayer Before Class

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It asks for understanding, memory, and ease in learning.
The prayer requests God's direction for the learning process.
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Anatomy and Physiology with Pathophysiology Unit 11: The Respiratory System

This unit focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and potential diseases.
The course content will cover respiratory system physiology, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood, pulmonary ventilation, lung volumes and capacities, respiratory diseases relevant to the Philippines, and diagnostic tests for respiratory disorders.
Its Intended Learning Outcomes include: describing the general functions of the respiratory system and integrating an understanding of its physiology with the pathophysiology of common diseases and conditions affecting the system.
The formative assessment questions include:
- The respiratory system consists of what organs? (e.g., external nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs)
- What transports oxygen from lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide from tissues to the lungs? (hemoglobin)
- Identify the processes displayed in the diagram. (Inspiration and Expiration)

Word Roots and Combining Forms

List of terms and related meanings for study.
alveol/o: alveolus, air sac
bronch/o: bronchial tube
bronchi/o: bronchus
bronchiol/o: bronchiole
laryng/o: larynx
nas/o: nose
pharyng/o: pharynx
phren/o: diaphragm
pneum/o,pneumon/o: air
pulmon/o: lung
rhin/o: nose
sinus/o: sinus
spir/o: breathing
thorac/o: chest
trache/o: trachea

Overview of the Respiratory System

The respiratory system is involved in acquiring oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.
Crucial for ATP synthesis within the body.
This system includes the external nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
Carbon Dioxide is a byproduct of ATP production and must be removed from the body.

Ventilation vs. Respiration

Ventilation is the movement of air into and out of the lungs.
Respiration describes the diffusion of gases across plasma membranes within the body, involving pulmonary (external) and systemic (internal) respiration.
The respiratory zone within the lungs encompasses specialized air tubes and alveoli where gas exchange occurs.
The conducting zone in the respiratory system includes the nose to the smallest air tubes within the lungs and is dedicated solely for ventilation.
Gas exchange takes place only within the respiratory zone.

Four Simultaneous Processes (for Gas Exchange)

Ventilation (movement of air in and out of respiratory passages)
Pulmonary respiration (oxygen moves out of alveolar air and into blood, carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood and joins the air in the alveoli)
Gas transport (oxygen and carbon dioxide travel in the blood to and from cells)
Systemic respiration (gas exchange with tissues, where oxygen exits the blood and enters the cells, while carbon dioxide exits the cells and enters the blood)

Functions of the Respiratory System

Regulation of blood pH.
Production of chemical mediators.
Voice production.
Olfaction (smell).
Protection from inhaled foreign objects.
The lungs also produce Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).
Function: to allow air to flow and out of the lungs.
Essential for maintaining a balance in the body's internal environment (homeostasis).

Muscles of Respiration (Inspiration)

Diaphragm
External intercostal muscles
Pectoralis minor
Scalene muscles

Muscles of Respiration (Expiration)

Internal intercostals
Abdominal muscles

Quiet vs. Labor breathing

During quiet breathing, the external intercostal muscles contract.
During labored breathing, additional muscles besides the external intercostals contract.
Labor breathing results in a more forceful and rapid expansion of the thorax.

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood

Hemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that carries a significant amount of both oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Four Types of Hemoglobin molecules: embryonic, fetal, adult, and hemoglobin-S.
Some carbon dioxide is dissolved directly in the plasma.

Transport of Oxygen (O2)

Oxygen diffuses into the blood, bound to hemoglobin in red blood cells.
About 98.5% of oxygen is transported by hemoglobin.
Remaining 1.5% dissolved in the plasma.

Transport of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Carbon dioxide is produced as a byproduct of glucose breakdown.
Diffuses into the blood, transported in dissolved form (7%), bound to hemoglobin (23%) or as bicarbonate ion (70%).
Carbonic anhydrase facilitates the conversion of carbon dioxide into bicarbonate ion.

Transport of CO2 by Hemoglobin

Approximately 23% of carbon dioxide is transported bound to hemoglobin.
The amount of carbon dioxide bound to hemoglobin increases as oxygen levels decrease and vice versa.

Chloride Shift

In tissues, this process maintains the electrical neutrality of red blood cells.
Bicarbonate ions diffuse out and chloride ions move into red blood cells.
This shift facilitates carbon dioxide removal.

Physiological Factors Affecting Gas Transport

Chemoreceptors: Specialized nerve cells that detect chemical changes.
Central chemoreceptors (medulla): Sensitive to blood CO2 and H+ changes.
Peripheral chemoreceptors (carotid and aortic bodies): Sensitive to blood pH, O2, and H+.

Effect of Po2 on Respiration

Carbon dioxide is the main regulator of respiratory rate, but changes in partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) can affect it.
Hypoxia (low PO2) triggers an increase in respiratory rate.

Effect of Pco2 on Respiration

Carbon dioxide is the primary regulator of respiratory rate.
Increased carbon dioxide leads to an increase in both rate and depth of breathing.

Effect of pH on Respiratory Rate

Central chemoreceptors detect changes in blood H+ concentration (via CO2)
Peripheral chemoreceptors detect H+ directly, influencing respiratory rate adjustment

Gas Exchange

Oxygen intake and release of carbon dioxide.
Inhale air through nose/mouth → pharynx → larynx → trachea → bronchi → bronchioles → alveoli → capillaries.
Oxygen diffuses into capillaries and carbon dioxide diffuses into alveoli.
Exhale air through bronchioles → bronchi → trachea → larynx → pharynx → nose/mouth.

Disorders & Diagnostic Tests relevant to the Respiratory System

Effects of aging (e.g., decreased lung function, increased mucus accumulation).
Upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., strep throat, common cold).
Lower respiratory tract infections (e.g., pneumonia).
Paralysis of the respiratory muscles (e.g., impact on diaphragm and intercostal muscles).
Diagnostic tests (e.g., chest X-rays, sputum Gram stains, cultures).

Central and Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Central chemoreceptors: located in the medulla oblongata and respond to changes in CO2 levels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Peripheral chemoreceptors: located in the carotid and aortic bodies and respond directly to changes in blood pH and oxygen levels.

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