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MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CHAPTER 6 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OBJECTIVES: Define Respiratory system Identify the function of Respiratory system Apply Respiratory system...

MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CHAPTER 6 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OBJECTIVES: Define Respiratory system Identify the function of Respiratory system Apply Respiratory system in our lives. TIME TO LEARN! Functions of the Respiratory System To allow gases from the environment to enter the bronchial tree through inspiration by expanding the thoracic volume. To allow gas exchange to occur at the respiratory membrane, so that oxygen diffuses into the blood while carbon dioxide diffuses into the bronchial tree. To permit gases in the lungs to be eliminated through expiration by decreasing the thoracic volume. General anatomy of The respiratory System Consists of a tube that divides into small branching tubes in the lungs: External nares → nasal cavity → nasaopharynx → laryngopharynx → larynx → trachea → primary bronchi → lungs (secondary bronchi → tertiary bronchi → bronchioles → alveolar sacs → alveoli). PAGE 1  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE LUNGS Cone – shaped organs located in the thoracic cavity. Thoracic cavity is lined with a body membrane called parietal pleura, while the surface of lungs is covered with visceral pleura. The thin space between the two pleural membranes is called pleural cavity which is filled with a clear fluid called plural fluid to minimize friction between the tissues and to provide surface tension in the pleural cavity. [Water molecules in the pleural fluid allow the two pleural membranes to adhere to one another, to prevent collapsing of the lungs]. A chemical substance called surfactant secreted by the lungs also facilitates the surface tension. PAGE 2 MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE THE RESPIRATORY TRACT – BRONCHIAL TREE THE RESPIRATORY TRACT PAGE 3  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE The histology along the respiratory tract changes – from the trachea to the tertiary bronchi, the tract is lined with ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium, smooth muscle and cartilage rings; the bronchioles are lined with cuboidal epithelium; and from the alveolar ducts to the alveoli, the tract is lined with simple squamous epithelium. Inferior to the lungs is a sheet of skeletal muscle under involuntary control, called diaphragm, to facilitate the control of thoracic volume. © 2009 Ebneshahidi THE BRONCHIAL TREE Tree – like branching tubes extended from the trachea. Only the primary bronchi are external to the lungs, while the rest of the bronchial tree is embedded in lung tissues. Diameters of the tubes from primary bronchi to tertiary bronchi are large, so that support with cartilage rings is necessary. Diameter at the bronchioles is down to 1 mm where the tubes do not need cartilage rings for support. This structure is composed of cuboidal cells where diffusion is also not possible. From the alveolar duct to the alveoli, the lining tissue becomes simple squamous epithelium where gas exchange is possible. PAGE 4  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE BREATHING MECHANISMS – PHYSICAL LAWS The Gas law states that gas molecules always diffuse from a higher pressure area to a lower pressure area. The Boyle's law states that pressure and volume are inversely related (with the temperature remains constant), where pressure will increase in a smaller volume of gases, and pressure decreases in a larger volume of gases © 2009 Ebneshahidi INSPIRATION (INHALATION) An active process where nerve impulses from medulla oblongata cause the contraction of diaphragm and external intercostals muscles. As these muscles contract, thoracic volume increases which decreases the pressure within the lung (intraalveolar pressure) due to the boyle's law. When intraalveolar pressure falls below the atmospheric pressure (758 mmHg versus 760 mmHg, respectively), the gas law dictates that now gases move from the environment into lungs. PAGE 5  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE EXPIRATION (EXHALATION) A passive process where elastic tissues of the lungs and diaphragm recoil to their original position. As the diaphragm and external intercostals muscles relax and recoil, thoracic volume decreases which raise the intra alveolar pressure (again due to the boyle's law). When intraalveolar pressure is raised above the atmospheric pressure (762 mmHg versus 760 mmHg, respectively), gases move from the lungs into the environment (again due to the gas law). INSPIRATION VS. EXPIRATION PAGE 6  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE PULMONARY VENTILATION – INSPIRATION Pulmonary ventilation is the mechanism by which air is exchanged between the atmosphere and the alveoli. Air is exchanged due to the expansion and contraction of the lungs. Contraction of the diaphragm pulls down, enlarging the intrapleural cavity. Elevation of the ribs also expands the intrapleural cavity. These factors decrease the intrapleural cavity pressure: thus, air flows into the lungs (inspiration). PULMONARY VENTILATION - EXPIRATION During expiration the diaphragm relaxes, the ribs are pulled down. This increases the intrapleural cavity pressure. This results in the movement of air out of the lungs. Normal quiet breathing is accomplished entirely by the movement of the diaphragm. In the "normal sized" person, about 6 liters of gas per minute move in and out of the lungs. Ventilation can increase up to almost 100 liters per minute during maximal exercise. LUNG CAPACITIES Lung capacities (air volumes contained in the lungs) can be measured by a Spirometer, and provide invaluable information regarding the normal function of the respiratory system. Tidal volume (TV) Amount of air moving in and out of the lungs during normal breathing. Average value is about 500 ml. PAGE 7  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) Amount of air that can be inhaled after normal inspiration. Average value is about 3,000 ml. Can be calculated by: IRV = IC – TV where IC represents inspiratory capacity. Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) Amount of air that can be exhaled after normal expiration. Average value is about 1,100 ml. inspiratory capacity (IC) Total amount of air that can be inhaled. Average value is about 4,000 ml. can be calculated by: IC = VC– ERV where VC represents vital capacity. Vital capacity (VC) Total amount of air that can be exhaled. Average value is about 5,000 ml. Can be calculated by: VC = TV + IRV +ERV. Can also be determined by predicted VC values on a chart based on a person's age and height. Residual volume (RV) Amount of air that is always left in the lungs after expiration. Average value is about 1,200 ml. Total lung capacity (TLC) Total amount of air that the lungs contain, including residual volume. Average value is about 6,000 ml. Can be calculated by: TLC =VC + RV. PAGE 8  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Anatomic dead space refers to the amount of air remain in the bronchial tree that is not involved in gas exchange, due to obstruction of air flow or damage in the bronchial tree. Alveolar dead space refers to the amount of air in the alveolar ducts or alveolar sacs that is not involved in gas exchange, due to poor blood flow or unusually long diffusion distances in gas exchange. Physiologic dead space refers to the total amount of air in the lungs that is not involved in gas exchange (i.e. anatomic dead space + alveolar dead space). © 2009 Ebneshahidi CONTROL OF BREATHING 1. Four major factors that affect normal breathing: Stretching in the lungs and thoracic walls O2 level in theblood CO2 level in theblood + H level in theblood PAGE 9  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 2. Normal breathing is inhibited by stretching of the lungs and thoracic walls, a rise in O2 + level, and a decrease in CO2 and H levels; while normal breathing is stimulated by + relaxing of the lungs and thoracic walls, a decrease in O2 level, and a rise in CO2 and H levels. Chemicals and emotional state also affect breathing. Stretch of tissues: inhibits inspiration by triggering an inflation reflex which reduces the duration of inspiratory movements. This also prevents overinflation of the lungs during foreceful breathing. Hyperventilation decreases carbon dioxide concentration as well. Low blood PO2: increase alveolar ventilation (peripheral chemoreceptors in the carotid Bodies & aortic bodies detect low O2 concentrations). High blood Pco2: increase alveolar ventilation. + High CSF, H ion concentration: increase breathing rate and alveolar ventilation. CO2 combines with water to form carbonic acid, which in turn, releases H+ ions in CSF. Effect of changing alveolar ventilation on po2 & pco2 in the alveoli PAGE 10  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESPIRATORY CENTERS 3. Normal breathing is a rhythmic, involuntary action regulated by the respiratory centers in the pons and medulla oblongata of the brain stem. Rhythmicity area in the medulla oblongata sets the basic rhythm of inspiration and expiration, and is subdivided into the dorsal respiratory group (which controls normal breathing) and the ventral respiratory group (which controls forceful, voluntary breathing). Pneumontaxic area in the pons sets the depth, duration, and rate of breathing by influencing the dorsal respiratory group. RESPIRATORY CENTERS PAGE 11  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CHEMORECEPTORS Central Chemoreceptors are associated with the respiratory centers. Co2 combines with water to from carbonic acid, which in turn, releases H+ ions in CSF. Stimulation of these areas increases alveolar ventilation. Peripheral Chemoreceptors are in the carotid bodies & aortic bodies. These chemoreceptors sense low O2 concentration. When O2 concentration is low, alveolar ventilation increases. PAGE 12 MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE PERIPHERAL CHEMORECEPTORS CENTRAL CHEMORECEPTORS PAGE 13  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Pco2: Medullary chemoreceptors are sensitive to the PH of CSF. Diffusion of Co2 from the blood into CSF lowers the PH of CSF by forming carbonic acid. Similarly, the aortic and carotid bodies are stimulated by a fall in blood PH, induced by increases in blood Co2. PH: peripheral chemoreceptors are stimulated by decreased blood PH independent of the effect of blood Co2. Chemoreceptors in the medulla are not affected by changes in blood PH + because H cannot cross the blood brain barrier. Po2: Low blood Po2 augments the chemoreceptor response to increases in blood Pco2 and can stimulate ventilation directly when the Po2 falls below 50 mmHg. Ventilation: the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs during each minute is called pulmonary ventilation. Increase in metabolism is accompanied by increases in ventilation (due to increase in plasma Co2). GAS EXCHANGE Respiratory membrane is formed by the walls of alveoli and capillaries where they are both made of simple squamous epithelium, thin enough to allow diffusion of gases called gas exchange to occur. © 2009 Ebneshahidi PAGE 14  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE DALTON’S LAW Gases (particularly O and CO for this discussion) always diffuse from high pressure to 2 2 low pressure. Each gas in a mixture of gases produces its own pressure called partial pressure (pp or p), and the sum of all partial pressure is the total pressure of that gas mixture – a physical law called the Dalton's law. Therefore, the directions of diffusion during gas exchange in the lungs and in body tissues are based on the differences in partial pressure of these gases. EXTERNAL & INTERNAL RESPIRATION External Respiration: occurs in the lungs to oxygenate the blood and remove CO2 from the deoxygenated blood. O2 diffuses from the alveoli into capillaries, while CO2 diffuses from the capillaries into alveoli. Internal respiration (tissue respiration). occurs in the body tissues to provide O2 to tissue cells and remove CO2 from the cells. O2 is critical in the release of energy molecules (i.e. ATP), a process called cellular respiration, while CO2 isabyproduct of metabolism which can become harmful to tissuecells in large quantities. O2 diffuses from the capillaries into tissue cells, while CO2 diffuses from tissue cells into capillaries. ALVEOLAR GAS EXCHANGE Gas exchanges between the air and the blood occur within the alveoli. 1. The alveoli are tiny sacs clustered at the distal ends of alveolar ducts. 2. The respiratory membrane consists of the alveolar and capillary walls. Gas exchange takes place through these walls. 3. Diffusion through the respiratory membrane. O2 diffuses from the alveolar air into the blood; Co2 diffuses from the blood into the alveolar air. Note: the differences in partial pressure determine the diffusion through the respiratory membrane. PAGE 15  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE GAS EXCHANGE AT THE ALVEOLI & CELLS PULMONARY VS. SYSTEMIC CAPILLARIES Pulmonary Capillaries: Alveolar Po = 104mmHg 2 Pulmonary capillaries Po = 40mmHg 2 Result: O enters capillaries 2 Alveolar Pco = 40 mmHg 2 Pulmonary capillaries Pco = 45 mmHg Result: Co enters alveoli 2 2 PAGE 16  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Systemic capillaries: Systemic capillaries Po = 104 mmHg 2 Tissues Po = >40mmHg 2 Result: O enters tissues 2 Systemic capillaries Pco = 40 mmHg 2 Tissues Pco = < 45 mmHg Result: Co enterscapillary 2 2 GAS TRANSPORT - OXYGEN 98% of O2 is transported by binding to hemoglobin in erythrocytes [when O2 binds with hemoglobin (Hb) oxyhemoglobin (oxy-Hb) is formed which shows are a red pigment]. 2% of O2 is dissolved in the blood plasma. The resulting oxyhemoglobin is relatively unstable and releases its O2 in regions where Po2 is low. More O2 is released as the blood conc. of Co2 increases, as the blood becomes more acidic, and as the blood temp. Increases. The efficiency of oxy-Hb releasing O2 to tissue cells during internal respiration is shown on the O2-Hb dissociation curve which shows a distinctive sigmoid shape. On this curve, as O2 partial pressure increases, the level of Hb saturation increases (each Hb molecule can bind up to four O2 molecules). At about 40 mmHg of O2, roughly 75% of Hb is saturated. At about 80 mmHg of O2, close to 98% of Hb is saturated, and the curve becomes flattened beyound this point where only about 98 - 99% of Hb can be saturated no matter how high the O2 pressureis. PAGE 17  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 4 main factors that can shift the O -Hb dissociation curve: 2 O pressure – a decrease shifts the curve to theright. 2 CO pressure – an increase shifts the curve to the right. 2 PH of blood – more acidic shifts the curve to the right. Body temperature – an increase shifts the curve to the right. PAGE 18  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE When this dissociation curve shifts to the right, it is a phenomenon called the Boheffect, where less Hb saturation occurs and more O2 is being released from oxyhemoglobin. When the dissociation curve shifts to the left (which is less common), it is called the Haldane effect, where more Hb saturation occurs and less O2 release. © 2009 Ebneshahi di PAGE 19  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE OXYGEN-HEMOGLOBIN DISSOCIATION CURVE SUMMARY OF OXYGEN TRANSPORT IN THE BLOOD PAGE 20  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE GAS TRANSPORT – CARBON DIOXIDE 7% of CO2 is dissolved in the blood plasma. 23% of CO2 binds with hemoglobin in erythrocytes. [When CO2 binds to Hb, carbaminohemoglobin is formed which shows a bluish pigment]. 70% of CO2 reacts with water and forms carbonic acid in erythrocytes CO2+ H2O → H2CO3 Carbonic acid is immediately broken down by the enzyme carbonic anhydrase (CA), to become hydrogen ion and bicarbonate ion. + – H2CO3→H + HCO3 + Where H quickly binds with Hb to prevent it from affecting blood pH too drastically - and HCO3 diffuses into blood plasma and maintains an ionic balance with chloride - anion (Cl ). PAGE 21 MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CARBON DIOXIDE TRANSPORT IN THE BLOOD PAGE 22  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE GAS TRANSPORT – CARBON MONOXIDE Co forms as a result of incomplete combustion of fuels. It combines with hemoglobin more readily than O and forms a stable compound. 2 Co is toxic because the hemoglobin with which it combines is no longer available for O 2 transport. For further reading, please refer to the links below: Copyright@2006 Pearson Educatiion, Inc,.publishing as Benjamin Cummings. PAGE 23  MODULE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE References: Copyright@2006 Pearson Educatiion, Inc,.publishing as Benjamin Cummings. PAGE 24