Respiratory System
Reading: Chapter 22
1. Describe the location of the structures of the respiratory system using anatomical
references.
2. Relate
... [Show More] the main functions of the respiratory system.
3. Name the functional unit of the respiratory system.
4. List the four processes of respiration and explain what each process accomplishes.
5. Compare and contrast normal respiration rates to exercise and abnormal rates.
6. Define apnea, dyspnea, eupnea, hyperpnea, hypopnea, hyperventilation, and
hypoventilation.
7. Define anatomical and physiological dead air space and respiratory volumes and
capacities (from lab).
8. Identify and give general characteristics of each structure of the conducting zone
including their function(s).
9. Briefly explain aspects of voice production.
10. Define sinusitis, laryngitis, rhinitis, pleurisy, pleural effusion, Heimlich maneuver,
Valsalva maneuver, infant respiratory distress syndrome, asthma attack,
pneumothorax, and atelectasis.
11. Identify and give general characteristics of each component of the respiratory zone.
12. List the three cells of the respiratory membrane and relate their functions.
13. Describe the anatomy of the lungs
14. Relate the lungs blood and nerve supply.
15. Discuss the general characteristics of the bronchopulmonary segments.
16. Describe the pleurae and its functions.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
17. Explain the mechanics of breathing including pressures within the thoracic cavity.
18. Relate Boyle’s law to inspiration and expiration.
19. List the sequence of events and resulting pressure changes that lead to quiet inhalation and exhalation.
20. List and explain three factors that influence pulmonary ventilation.
21. Define Dalton’s and Henry’s laws and apply them to gas exchange.
22. Explain the process of external respiration and three factors that influence it.
23. Explain the process of internal respiration.
24. Describe the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve and list factors that shift the curve.
25. Describe carbon dioxide transport. Explain the role of the RBC.
26. Describe oxygen transport. Explain the role of the RBC.
27. Relate the location and function of the respiratory control centers.
28. Compare and contrast peripheral and central chemoreceptors. Which one is most active in detecting hydrogen ions
(PCO2) and oxygen levels (PO2)?
29. Discuss nervous system regulation of ventilation.
30. Discuss the role of higher brain centers and reflexes in the control of breathing.
31. Describe the respiratory adjustments that occur during exercise and at high altitude.
32. Describe the major lung diseases (COPD, asthma, tuberculosis and lung cancer)
33. Define hypercapnia and hypocapnia.
Upcoming Due Dates
• Monday, October 28th : Ch 22 (Respiratory [Show Less]