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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Flashcards

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respiration

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obtain O2 for body cells & eliminate CO2
* build up of CO2 = toxic ➔ lowers pH
* veins (blue) still have O2 but much less
* arteries (red) still have CO2 but much less

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types of respiration

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external respiration
* pulmonary circulation: heart & lungs
* systemic circulation: throughout rest of body

internal (cellular) circulation

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respiratory system composed of

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  • nasal passage
  • mouth
  • pharynx
  • larynx trachea (w/ cartilaginous tissue for strength)
  • lungs
  • diaphragm

always leads to lungs

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airways

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trachea & larger bronchi: fairly rigid rings of cartilage to prevent collapse

bronchioles:
* no cartilage to hold them open ➔ makes them susceptible to collapse
* walls contain smooth muscles innervated by ANS
* parasympathetic stimulation constricts
* just sympathetic stimulation weakly relaxes
* EP relaxes

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alveoli anatomy

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alveoli: site of O2/CO2 exchange
* thin-walled flexible sacs

type 1 alveolar cell: large cavity that allows gas exchange
* single layer makes up alveoli walls

type II alveolar cell: produces alveoli fluid lining with pulmonary surfactants:
* weak detergent
* ↓ surface area to prevent collapse
* normalizes pressure
* prevents recoil
* disrupts H-bonding of water lining alveolar wall (mixture of protein & lipid) to prevent large bubble formation from smaller ones

alveolar macrophage protects alveolus & ensures clean air
* guard lumen

pulmonary capillary brings O2/CO2
* encircle each alveolus
* erythrocyte = RBC
* barrier separating alveoli & capillary = extremely thin & short distance to facilitate gas exchange by diffusion

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pulmonary ventilation

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lungs suspend in pleural sac in thorax
* pleural sac = extremely thin double-walled closed sac separating each lung from thoracic wall
* pleural cavity = interior of pleural sac
* intrapleural fluid = lubricant secreted by surfaces of pleura
* helps lung with movement & prevents friction
* helps with pressure regulation

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ventilation pressure

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  1. atmospheric (barometric) pressure: exerted by weight of gas in atm on objects in earth’s surface
  2. intra-alveolar (intrapulmonary) pressure: w/in alveoli
    • changes produce flow of air in/out of lungs by diffusion
      • if < Patm ➔ air enters lungs
      • if > Patm ➔ air exits lungs
      • boyles law: P & V are inversely related ➔ ↑P = ↓V
  3. intrapleural (intrathoracic) pressure: w/in pleural sac
    • pressure exerted outside the lungs within the thoracic cavity
    • Pintrapleural < P intra-alveolar
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inspiration

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inhaling
* external intercostal muscles & diaphragm only
* both intra-alveolar & intrapleural pressures drop 1 mmHg ➔ allows for more inflation
* contraction of EIM causes
1. ribs & sternum elevate ➞ ↑ side-to-side & up & out
2. diaphragm lowers ➞ ↑ vertical dimension

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expiration

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passive expiration during quiet breathing
* diaphragm, ribs, & sternum return to resting position
* inspiratory muscles relax
* restore TC to pre-inspiratory size
* via elastic recoil
* relaxation of diaphragm & intercostals muscles

active expiration ↓ dimensions of TC even more than resting state:
1. contraction of internal intercostals flattens ribs & sternum ➔ ↓ side-to-side & front-to-back dimensions
2. contraction of abdominal muscles pushes diaphragm up ➔ ↓ vertical dimension

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intrapulmonary (intra-alveolar) & intrapleural pressures during respiratory cycle

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  1. inspiration: P intra-alveolar < P atm
  2. expiration: P intra-alveolar > P atm
  3. at and of both: P intra-alveolar = P atm
  4. throughout: P intrapleural < P intra-alveolar
  5. ∴ transmural pressure gradient always exists ➔ lung is always stretched a bit even during expiration
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lung volumes

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TV = tidal volume: small amount we actually take in during inspiration/expiration

IRV = inspiratory reserve volume: V of air we can use during strenuous situations

  • FOF
  • exercise

IC = inspiratory capacity: max V we can inspire

ERV = expiratory reserve V ➔ forced expiration after normal expiration

RV = residual V ➔ volume that will be left over after we expire completely

FRC = functional residual capacity ➔ RV + ERV ➔ not actual amount we can use

VC = vital capacity ➔ TLC - minimum amount of air necessary for normal fx; amount of air we can regulate

TLC = total lung capacity

  • dead space = non-fresh air; cannot be used by alveoli ➔ does not provide O2
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ventilation

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pulmonary ventilation (mL/min) = TV (mL/min) x RR (breaths/min)

  • not all TV can be used by alveoli & contribute to ventilation ➔ only fresh air
  • only ~70% of inspiration = fresh air ∴ only ~350mL fresh air reaches alveoli

alveolar ventilation (L/min) = (TV — dead space) x RR

  • alveolar ventilation < total ventilation
  • during hyperventilation alveolar ventilation = ~0 ➔ very little fresh air reaches alveoli, just reusing dead air

feedback mechanisms within lung match local airflow w/ local blood flow

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gas exchange

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  • simple diffusion between pulmonary capillary & alveoli in extremely close proximity
  • major determinant of rate of transfer = PP gradients of O2 & CO2
  • SA of alveolar capillary membrane: ROT↑ as SA↑
    • constant at resting conditions
    • ↑ during exercise
    • ↓ w/ pathologies
  • thickness of alveolar-capillary membrane: ROT ↑ as thickness ↓
    • normally remains constant
    • ↑ w/ pathologies (pulmonary edema, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia)
  • diffusion constant: ROT ↑ as diffusion constant ↑
    • diffusion constant CO2 = 20x O2
    • balances w/ smaller particle pressure gradient of CO2
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alveolar air composition

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  • diff than atm: atm ➔ alveoli:
    • %N ↓ ➔ same amount just diff ratio
    • %O2 ↓
      a. diffusing out for cellular resp
      b. not all air = fresh air
    • % CO2 ↑
      a. byproduct of cellular resp
      b. deadspace
    • % H2O ↑ ➔ ↑ water vapor (moisture) traveling down resp airway
  • biggest change in terms of relative proportion = CO2
  • O2 & CO2 exchange across pulmonary & systemic capillaries through partial pressure gradients
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gas transport

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  • most O2 transported bound to hemoglobin in erythrocytes: RBC
  • hemoglobin = protein w/ 4 subunits (2⍺ + 2β) each surrounding a heme group (iron center)
    • higher affinity for O2
  • erythrocytes ≠ mitochondria ➞ must use glycolysis ∴ need energy for active pumps
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gas transport: O2 vs CO2

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O2:

  • 98.5% bound to hemoglobin
  • very low solubility in blood
  • can loosely & reversibly bind to hemoglobin

CO2:

  • majority as bicarbonate
  • bicarbonate (60%) > bound to hemoglobin (30%) > physically dissolved (10%)
  • higher solubility
  • HCO3- produced as byproduct from rxn H2O + carbonic anhydrase (ca)
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oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve

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  • plateau of curve is where PPO2 is high (lungs)
  • steep part of curve (0-60) exists at systemic capillaries where hemoglobin unloads O2 onto tissue cells
  • PPO2 = main factor in determining % hemoglobin saturation
    • ↑ % saturation where ↑ PPO2 (lungs)
    • ↓ % saturation where ↓ PPO2 (tissue cells)
  • O2 dissociates from hemoglobin at tissue cells
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the bohr effect

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  • influence of CO2 and acid on the release of O2
  • CO2/H+ can combine reversibly with Hb at sites other than the O2-binding site ➞ changes the molecular structure of Hb that reduces its affinity for O2
  • ↑ CO2 & H+ at tissues shifts dissociation curve right
  • allows hemoglobin to give up 1 O2 at ↓ PP
  • during exercise less binding to O2 & more binding to CO2
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haldane effect

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  • ↓ O2 in tissues causes Hb to pick up CO2 & H+
  • ↑ O2 in lungs causes release of CO2/H+ from Hb
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chloride shift (hamberger phenomenon)

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Cl- moves into RBC to offset HCO3- coming out into plasma

  • HCO3- is more soluble in blood than CO2
  • too much CO2 would change blood pH ➞ HCO3- less harmful
  • carbonic anhydrase catalyzes both formation & dissociation of HCO3- (reversible)
  • facilitates CO2 transport to alveoli
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sickle cell anemia

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single V-E mutation in β chain of hemoglobin causes defective rigid mol that makes RBC still & sickle-shaped

  1. defective Hb mol = less efficient binding ∴ less O2 for cells
  2. blocks vessels
  3. ↓ SA:V ratio
  4. more rigid = more prone to break ➞ more rapid turnover of RBC but body cannot replace fast enough ∴ ↓ O2 carrying capacity
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hypoventilation

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underventilation results in↑ PCO2 ➞ respiratory acidosis

  • more CO2 = more carbonic acid
  • ex: pneumonia
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hyperventilation

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rapid ventilation results in ↓ PCO2 & respiratory alkalosis

  • CO2 (as HCO3-) helps maintain pH in certain ranges ➞ enzymes depend on pH & temp to be optimal
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respiratory control centers in brain stem

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  • control by est rhythmic breathing pattern
  • neural networks control rhythmic firing or motor nerves to diaphragm (phrenic nerve) & intercostal muscles
  • medullary respiratory centers
    1. dorsal respiratory group (DRG): inspiratory neurons active in normal quiet breathing
    2. ventral respiratory group (VRG): inspiratory & expiratory neurons activated upon demand
  • pre-botzinger complex: on top of VRG = where rhythm is generated
  • pons respiratory centers (PRG): modulate activity of medullary centers to promote smooth breathing rhythms
  • hering breuer reflex: stretch receptors in smooth muscles of bronchioles that inhibit medullary centers to prevent over-inflation
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chemical influences on ventilation rate

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A. pO2: only something strenuous causes ventilation

  • 100➞80 mmHg = no change in ventilation
  • normal pp in alveoli: 104 goes down to 40
  • < 40pp ➞ ventilation

B. pCO2: linear relationship w/ ventilation to get rid of CO2

  • PPCO2: 46 in blood ➞ 40 in alveoli
  • < 40 ➞ ventilation ↓
  • more CO2 ➞ more ventilation

C. pH effects ventilation ➞ ability to get O2

  • blood pH drops too low ➞ acidosis
  • blood pH rises to high ➞ alkalosis
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chemoreceptors

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central chemoreceptors:

  • located in medulla near resp control center (brainstem)
  • excitatory input to inspiratory neurons
  • more activation than peripheral

peripheral chemoreceptors:

  1. carotid bodies located in carotid sinus
  2. aortic bodies located in aortic arch
    • chemical factors sense [CO2], [O2], & [H+]
    • only respond to [O2] if PO2 < 40mmHg
    • PO2 influence mostly important in situations like suffocation or high altitudes
      *PO2 doesn’t directly activate resp centers ➞ activates through [H+]
    • both active at all times
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effect on peripheral chemoreceptor vs central chemoreceptor:

↓ PO2 in arterial blood

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effect on peripheral chemoreceptor:

  • stimulates only when arterial PO2 < 60mmHg
    • even at 40 O2-hemoglobin saturation ~75%
    • hemoglobin designed to carry a lot of O2 in blood even when PO2 ↓
  • emergency mechanism

effect on central chemoreceptor:

  • directly depresses + resp center itself when < 60 mmHg
  • inhibits system
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effect on peripheral chemoreceptor vs central chemoreceptor:

↑ PCO2 in arterial blood
(↑H+ in the brain ECF only for central)

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effect on peripheral chemoreceptor: weakly stimulates

effect on central chemoreceptor:

  • strongly stimulates
  • dominant control of ventilation
  • levels > 70-80 mmHg inhibit resp control centers & central chemoreceptors
  • no CO2 in BBB ➞ [H+] in ECF stimulates central chemoreceptors
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effect on peripheral chemoreceptor vs central chemoreceptor:

↑ [H+] in arterial blood

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effect on peripheral chemoreceptor:

  • stimulates
  • important in acid-base balance

effect on central chemoreceptor: no effect ➞ cannot penetrate BBB

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type 1 alveolar cell

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  • large cavity that allows gas exchange
  • single layer makes up alveoli walls
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type II alveolar cell

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produces alveoli fluid lining with pulmonary surfactants:

  • weak detergent that ↓ surface area to prevent collapse
  • normalizes pressure
  • prevents recoil
  • disrupts H-bonding of water lining alveolar wall (mixture of protein & lipid) to prevent large bubble formation from smaller ones
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pulmonary surfactants

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  • in fluid lining of alveoli produced by type II alveolar cells
  • weak detergent that ↓ surface area to prevent collapse
  • normalizes pressure
  • prevents recoil
  • disrupts H-bonding of water lining alveolar wall (mixture of protein & lipid) to prevent large bubble formation from smaller ones
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tidal volume

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TV = small amount we actually take in during inspiration/expiration

  • normal breathing
  • V of air entering/leaving during single breath
  • ~500 mL
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inspiratory reserve volume

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IRV = extra volume of air that can be maximally inspired over & above TV
* V of air we can use during strenuous situations
* FOF
* exercise
* maximal con-traction of the diaphragm, external intercostal muscles, and accessory inspiratory muscles.

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inspiratory capacity

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IC = max volume we can inspire after normal quiet expiration
* IC = IRV + TV
* normal V + extra volume for strenuous situations

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expiratory reserve volume

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ERV = extra volume that can be actively expired by maximally contracting the internal intercostals beyond that normally passively expired at the end of a resting TV
* forced expiration after normal expiration

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residual volume

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RV = volume left over after max expiration

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functional residual capacity

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volume in lungs after normal passive expiration

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vital capacity

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VC = maximum V that can be moved out during a single breath following a maximal inspiration
* TLC — minimum amount of air necessary for normal fx
* amount of air we can regulate
* maximum volume change possible within the lungs
* IRV + TV + ERV

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total lung capacity

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TLC = maximum volume of air that the lungs can hold
* VC + RV
* dead space = non-fresh air; cannot be used by alveoli ➔ does not provide O2

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medullary respiratory centers

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  1. dorsal respiratory group (DRG): inspiratory neurons active in normal quiet breathing
  2. ventral respiratory group (VRG): inspiratory & expiratory neurons activated upon demand
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pre-botzinger complex

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where rhythm is generated
* on top of VRG

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normal breathing process is controlled by

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dorsal respiratory group (DRG) & ventral respiratory group (VRG)

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pons respiratory centers (PRG)

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regulate activity of medullary centers to promote smooth breathing rhythms

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hering breuer reflex

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stretch receptors in smooth muscles of bronchioles that inhibit medullary centers to prevent over-inflation

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dorsal respiratory group (DRG)

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part of medullary respiratory center consisting of inspiratory normal quiet breathing

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ventral respiratory group (VRG)

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part of medullary respiratory center consisting of inspiratory & expiratory neurons activated upon demand

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