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Where does gas exchange take place?
Where does gas exchange take place?
- Alveoli (correct)
- Bronchial glands
- Arterioles
- Pulmonary arteries
What delivers oxygenated blood supply to bronchi and connective tissue of the lung?
What delivers oxygenated blood supply to bronchi and connective tissue of the lung?
- Bronchial circulation (correct)
- Pulmonary circulation
- Pulmonary edema
- Pulmonary arteries
What responds to changes in CO2, hydrogen ion, and partial pressure of O2?
What responds to changes in CO2, hydrogen ion, and partial pressure of O2?
- Peripheral chemoreceptors (correct)
- Proprioceptors in joints/muscles
- Stretch receptors in alveoli
- Central chemoreceptors
What is the primary site for diffusion of gases during gas exchange?
What is the primary site for diffusion of gases during gas exchange?
What happens when alveolar epithelium is broken down?
What happens when alveolar epithelium is broken down?
What is the primary function of central chemoreceptors in the control of breathing?
What is the primary function of central chemoreceptors in the control of breathing?
Where does lung and heart auscultation occur?
Where does lung and heart auscultation occur?
What is the function of the pleural cavities?
What is the function of the pleural cavities?
What is the function of the conducting zone in the tracheobronchial tree?
What is the function of the conducting zone in the tracheobronchial tree?
Where is the trachea widest in the tracheobronchial tree?
Where is the trachea widest in the tracheobronchial tree?
What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
Which cells synthesize surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent air sacs from collapsing in exhalation?
Which cells synthesize surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent air sacs from collapsing in exhalation?
What is the primary function of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of alveolar macrophages in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the Epiglottis in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the Epiglottis in the respiratory system?
What is the primary purpose of the lamina propria in the respiratory system?
What is the primary purpose of the lamina propria in the respiratory system?
Which structure is responsible for the self-clearing mechanism between bronchi and larynx in the respiratory system?
Which structure is responsible for the self-clearing mechanism between bronchi and larynx in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the alveolar capillary unit (Acinus) in the respiratory system?
What is the main function of the alveolar capillary unit (Acinus) in the respiratory system?
What is alveolar capacity limited to?
What is alveolar capacity limited to?
What is the volume of air in the lungs at the end of normal expiration?
What is the volume of air in the lungs at the end of normal expiration?
What is the maximum air volume in the respiratory system after maximal inspiration?
What is the maximum air volume in the respiratory system after maximal inspiration?
What is the amount of air transported per minute?
What is the amount of air transported per minute?
What does hyperventilation lead to?
What does hyperventilation lead to?
What is ventilation directly proportional to?
What is ventilation directly proportional to?
What is the primary function of the accessory muscles in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the accessory muscles in the respiratory system?
What initiates the breath in the respiratory system?
What initiates the breath in the respiratory system?
What is the main purpose of the internal intercostal muscles during expiration?
What is the main purpose of the internal intercostal muscles during expiration?
What is the role of the passive recoil in the respiratory system?
What is the role of the passive recoil in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?
When are the accessory muscles needed in the respiratory system?
When are the accessory muscles needed in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the accessory muscles during extreme shortness of breath (SOB)?
What is the primary function of the accessory muscles during extreme shortness of breath (SOB)?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for initiating the breath?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for initiating the breath?
What is the main function of the internal intercostal muscles during expiration?
What is the main function of the internal intercostal muscles during expiration?
Which movement is associated with inspiration (breathing in) and requires the involvement of multiple muscles?
Which movement is associated with inspiration (breathing in) and requires the involvement of multiple muscles?
What is the purpose of passive recoil during expiration?
What is the purpose of passive recoil during expiration?
Which function of the respiratory system is related to the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and blood?
Which function of the respiratory system is related to the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and blood?
Study Notes
Respiratory System and Lung Volumes
- Alveolar capacity is limited to 500mL, with 150mL remaining in anatomical dead space
- Reserve volumes decrease and tidal volume increases during exercise
- Static lung capacities include inspiratory capacity, vital capacity, functional residual capacity, and total lung capacity
- Pulmonary function tests, such as spirometry, measure the air movement in the lungs
- Functional residual capacity is the volume of air in the lungs at the end of normal expiration
- Total lung capacity is the maximum air volume in the respiratory system after maximal inspiration
- Minute ventilation is the amount of air transported per minute and increases with activity levels
- Alveolar ventilation is the amount of fresh air available for gas exchange
- Hyperventilation leads to excessive release of CO2, while hypoventilation increases carbon dioxide levels
- Ventilation is directly proportional to pressure difference and inversely proportional to airway resistance
- The upper airway has less resistance compared to the lower airway
- The mechanics of breathing are influenced by factors such as pressure, compliance, mechanical resistance, and diffusion gradient
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Test your knowledge of the respiratory system and lung volumes with this quiz. Explore topics such as alveolar capacity, pulmonary function tests, lung capacities, ventilation, and the mechanics of breathing. Get ready to dive into the intricacies of respiratory physiology and pulmonary function.
