The Respiratory System: Anatomy and Physiology
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What is the primary function of the paranasal sinuses?

  • To facilitate the exchange of gases in the bloodstream
  • To lighten the skull and provide resonance (correct)
  • To produce mucus for the nasal cavity
  • To filter air entering the lungs

    • Which epithelium lines the anterior nasal cavity?

  • Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
  • Simple cuboidal epithelium
  • Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
  • Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (correct)

    • Which two bones form the floor of the nasal cavity?

  • Frontal and nasal bones
  • Lacrimal and vomer bones
  • Ethmoid and sphenoid bones
  • Maxilla and palatine bones (correct)

    • What structure divides the nasal cavity into left and right halves?

    <p>Nasal septum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is part of the upper respiratory system?

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

    What is the average vital capacity calculated based on the trials provided?

    <p>2450 mL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium is primarily found in the trachea and bronchi?

    <p>Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of simple squamous epithelium in the alveoli?

    <p>Gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological function of the respiratory system involves the regulation of carbon dioxide levels?

    <p>Regulation of blood pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant reason for the presence of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium in the upper respiratory system?

    <p>To protect against abrasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does internal respiration differ from external respiration?

    <p>Internal respiration involves gas exchange at the capillaries; external occurs at the alveoli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of goblet cells within the respiratory tract?

    <p>Secreting mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the changing epithelium along the respiratory tract?

    <p>To provide specialized functions tailored to the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the calculation for vital capacity involve?

    <p>Tidal Volume + Inspiratory Reserve Volume + Expiratory Reserve Volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary functions of the nasal conchae during inhalation?

    <p>Filtration and warming of inhaled air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of epithelium lines the nasopharynx?

    <p>Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of the pharynx?

    <p>Serve as a passageway for air and food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the pharynx is located behind the mouth?

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

    What type of epithelium lines the larynx superior to the vocal cords?

    <p>Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the trachea's C-shaped cartilage rings?

    <p>Support the trachea during inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During exhalation, what is one important function of the nasal conchae?

    <p>Reabsorbing moisture to prevent dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomical term for the openings from the nasal cavity into the pharynx?

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

    Which type of epithelium lines the trachea?

    <p>Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the paranasal sinuses?

    <p>In the bones of the skull around the nasal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pharyngeal tonsil?

    <p>Trap and destroy pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is not part of the nasal cavity?

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

    What is the main airway function of the ciliated columnar epithelium in the respiratory tract?

    <p>Trapping dust and moving mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the respiratory tract is responsible for connecting the oral cavity to the pharynx?

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

    What is the primary function of the superior lobe of the lung?

    <p>Houses portions of the lung for gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle regulates the diameter of the airways within the bronchi and bronchioles?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are alveolar sacs primarily designed to maximize?

    <p>Surface area for gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart?

    <p>Pulmonary venule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

    <p>To close off the trachea and prevent food from entering the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature characterizes the hyaline cartilage in the trachea?

    <p>It has a 'C' shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site for gas exchange in the lungs?

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

    Which structure is responsible for the primary source of sound production in speech?

    <p>Vocal folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of the trachea support its function in air passage?

    <p>It contains C-shaped cartilages to maintain its open shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pleura protects the lungs directly and reduces friction during breathing?

    <p>Visceral pleura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the alveoli walls in emphysema?

    <p>They are destroyed, reducing surface area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of epithelium is found lining the alveoli, and what is its primary role?

    <p>Simple squamous, to facilitate gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the pulmonary capillaries?

    <p>Facilitate gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the vestibular folds in the respiratory system?

    <p>They protect the true vocal cords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the bifurcation of the trachea into the primary bronchi?

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

    Which of the following statements about the middle lobe of the lung is correct?

    <p>It contributes to gas exchange in the right lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily occurs in the respiratory bronchioles?

    <p>Transition zone for air and gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature increases in the bronchioles as the amount of cartilage decreases?

    <p>Smooth muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surrounds the lungs and provides a friction-reducing fluid?

    <p>Pleural cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of epithelium lines the bronchioles?

    <p>Simple cuboidal epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about pulmonary arterioles is false?

    <p>They deliver oxygenated blood to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the size change in the bronchi during respiration?

    <p>It controls the distribution of air to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures does not have cartilage support?

    <p>Terminal bronchiole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cartilage rings play in the trachea?

    <p>Prevent airway collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells in the alveoli secrete surfactant?

    <p>Type II alveolar cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the respiratory system is primarily involved in regulating airflow?

    <p>Terminal bronchioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the rima glottidis?

    <p>To allow airflow during breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What muscle is primarily responsible for increasing thoracic cavity volume during inhalation?

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

    During forced exhalation, which muscle aids in expelling air by compressing the abdomen?

    <p>Rectus abdominis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the process of external respiration?

    <p>O2 diffuses into the blood from the alveoli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscles contract during forced inhalation?

    <p>Sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of internal respiration?

    <p>Oxygen diffusion from systemic capillaries into tissue cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the diaphragm during exhalation?

    <p>It relaxes and decreases thoracic volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is primarily involved in the elevation of the ribs during inhalation?

    <p>External intercostals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the internal intercostals during breathing?

    <p>Depress the ribs during exhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does oxygen move during external respiration?

    <p>From alveoli to blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When measuring respiratory rate, what is included in a complete cycle?

    <p>Inhalation and exhalation together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences an individual's respiratory volume?

    <p>Physical condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of spirometry?

    <p>To assess lung volumes and capacities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle helps elevate the ribs during forced breathing?

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

    What happens to the volume of the thoracic cavity during inhalation?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driving force behind the movement of gases during respiration?

    <p>Concentration gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average tidal volume for a male based on the provided data?

    <p>320 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is NOT a part of the dead space in the respiratory system?

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

    What is the main function of the inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)?

    <p>It accounts for the air inhaled during a forced breath beyond normal intake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total lung capacity (TLC) for a male with a TLC of 6000 ml?

    <p>6000 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which procedure involves measuring the expiratory reserve volume (ERV)?

    <p>The subject exhales forcibly after a normal exhale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct average value for the expiratory reserve volume (ERV) based on the provided trials?

    <p>1617 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the spirometer mouthpiece after use?

    <p>It should be discarded in the garbage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is vital capacity (VC) determined?

    <p>By summing TV, IRV, and ERV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to the expiratory reserve volume (ERV) in a patient with emphysema?

    <p>It is reduced due to lung elasticity loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the measurement of tidal volume, what is the first step?

    <p>The subject breathes quietly for one minute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of normal air movement in cases of asthma?

    <p>High volume of air flow but with reduced rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resetting the spirometer dial to zero?

    <p>To ensure accurate individual measurements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the volume of exhaled air recorded in the spirometer?

    <p>Following ten cycles of quiet breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the residual volume?

    <p>It is the air remaining after a forced exhalation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Respiratory System: Anatomy and Physiology

    • The respiratory system facilitates air movement, gas exchange, blood pH regulation, air filtration, and olfaction.
    • The upper respiratory system comprises the nose and pharynx; the lower system, the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

    Anatomy of the Nose

    • External nares (nostrils) are the entry points for air into the nasal cavity.
    • Internal hairs filter inhaled air.
    • The nasal cavity is divided by the nasal septum, formed by hyaline cartilage, and bones (vomer, perpendicular plate of the ethmoid, maxillae, palatine).
    • Eight bones contribute to the nose and nasal cavity: frontal, nasal, maxillae, vomer, ethmoid, palatine, lacrimal, and inferior nasal concha.
    • Four paranasal sinuses (frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid, maxillary) lighten the skull and enhance speech resonance.
    • The nasal cavity floor is formed by the maxilla and palatine bones.
    • The nasal cavity roof is primarily formed by the ethmoid and sphenoid bones.
    • The mucous membrane lining the anterior nasal cavity is non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
    • Olfactory epithelium lines the superior nasal cavity.
    • Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium lines the inferior nasal cavity.
    • Superior, middle, and inferior nasal conchae create the meatuses (passageways).
    • Nasal conchae and meatuses help filter, swirl, and warm inspired air. These structures and their epithelium effectively filter and process inhaled air.
    • The epithelia covering the nasal conchae and meatuses during inhalation are pseudostratified ciliated columnar.
    • During exhalation, the epithelia help reabsorb moisture from air to prevent dehydration.
    • Choanae (internal nares) connect the nasal cavity to the pharynx.

    Anatomy of the Pharynx

    • The pharynx acts as a passageway for air to the larynx and food to the esophagus.
    • It's divided into three regions: nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx.
    • The nasopharynx is lined by pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
    • The oropharynx and laryngopharynx are lined by non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
    • The nasopharynx contains the pharyngeal tonsil and Eustachian tube openings.
    • The oropharynx connects to the mouth (fauces) and contains palatine and lingual tonsils.
    • The laryngopharynx leads to the esophagus and larynx.

    Anatomy of the Larynx

    • The larynx connects the laryngopharynx to the trachea via the epiglottis to the cricoid cartilage.
    • It houses the vocal cords.
    • Superior to the vocal cords, the larynx is lined with non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium; inferior to the vocal cords, it's pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
    • Vocal cords contract and vibrate to produce sound during speech.

    Anatomy of the Trachea

    • The trachea extends from the larynx to the bronchi.
    • C-shaped hyaline cartilage rings support its structure and prevent collapse.
    • The trachea's mucosa is pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
    • Goblet cells secrete mucus, and cilia propel it upward toward the pharynx.

    Anatomy of the Bronchi

    • The trachea bifurcates (splits) into left and right primary bronchi at the carina.
    • Bronchi repeatedly branch, forming the bronchial tree.
    • Epithelium transitions from pseudostratified ciliated columnar to simple and ciliated cuboidal, and eventually to cuboidal as the bronchi get smaller in diameter.
    • Cartilage support diminishes as bronchioles develop, and smooth muscle becomes prominent around the bronchioles, allowing for constriction and dilation to regulate airflow.

    Anatomy of the Lungs

    • Lungs are surrounded by parietal and visceral pleura, separated by pleural fluid for friction reduction.
    • The hilum (medial surface of the lungs) is where bronchi, blood vessels (pulmonary and systemic), lymphatic vessels, and nerves enter and exit the lungs.
    • The lungs are divided into lobes, segments, and lobules.
    • Lobules contain terminal bronchioles, which divide into respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveolar sacs.
    • Alveoli (tiny air sacs) are the primary sites of gas exchange with walls of simple squamous epithelium.
    • Type I alveolar cells facilitate gas exchange; Type II cells produce surfactant.
    • The respiratory membrane comprises the alveolar wall(s), its basement membrane, capillary basement membrane, and capillary endothelium (inner layer of the capillary).

    Pulmonary Function Tests

    • Pulmonary Ventilation: The movement of air in and out of the lungs; inhalation is active, exhalation generally passive but may be active during forced breathing.

    • Several skeletal muscles participate in pulmonary ventilation (diaphragm, external intercostals, and accessory muscles like sternocleidomastoid and pectoralis minor, internal intercostals, rectus abdominis).

    • External Respiration: Gas exchange between alveoli and pulmonary capillaries; oxygen diffuses into the blood, carbon dioxide into the alveoli following concentration gradients.

    • Internal Respiration: Gas exchange at systemic capillaries; oxygen moves into tissues, carbon dioxide into the blood.

    • Spirometry: Measures lung volumes and capacities, helping assess respiratory health.

    • Tidal Volume (TV): Amount of air inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath.

    • Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV): The additional air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal breath.

    • Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV): The additional air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal breath.

    • Residual Volume: The air remaining in the lungs after a forceful exhalation.

    • Vital Capacity (VC): Maximum exchangeable air (TV + IRV + ERV).

    • Total Lung Capacity (TLC): The total volume of air the lungs can hold (VC + residual volume).

    • Obstructive disorders (asthma, bronchitis, emphysema) affect forced exhalation. Emphysema reduces lung elasticity, decreasing expiratory reserve volume and vital capacity. Asthma affects airflow rate.

    Histology

    • The trachea contains hyaline cartilage rings; the esophagus has smooth muscle.
    • Lung tissue has bronchioles (dark purple rings) and alveoli (pink froth) visible under microscope.
    • The transition in respiratory epithelium from the nose, to the trachea, and bronchi showcases different functionalities.
    • Emphysema causes alveolar wall destruction, negatively impacting gas exchange surface area.

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