The compensatory mechanism is when the respiratory system decreases ventilation which decreases the rate at which CO2 (carbon dioxide) is expelled out of the body. This response is not usually enough to fully return the blood pH to 7.4. Elevation in PCO2 is accomplished by lowering alveolar ventilation and regulate oxygen levels. The development of alkalemia is sensed by central (medullary neurons) and peripheral chemoreceptors (carotid and aortic bodies), resulting in a reduction in the rate of ventilation and a reduction in tidal volume and this increases the pCO2 elevations. This happens rapidly following the onset of metabolic alkalois.…
When the bronchioles are relaxed it causes the bronchiolar lumen to increase, thereby increasing the flow of air. The bronchioles regulate the flow of air to the alveoli, alveoli are the tiny air sacs that form at the end of the bronchioles that are encompassed by tiny capillaries. This is where the gas exchange takes place. Oxygen then passes through the alveoli and travels through the capillary walls and into the bloodstream. Simultaneously carbon dioxide transfers from the bloodstream into the alveoli, then gets…
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Peripheral chemoreceptors in the cricoid bodies have a high blood flow and are not sensitive to carbon monoxide or anemia while aortic bodies have low blood flow and are sensitive to carbon dioxide and anemia (Pittman, n.d.). Thus when a fever is present there is a decreased oxygen level, that would result in the body not getting oxygen rich blood causing anemia. When these two things happen it would set off an alarm to the peripheral chemoreceptors that are found in the aortic bodies. When the aortic bodies are alarmed they work to bring the body back to homeostasis which is needed by causing an increased metabolic…
Describe the process of normal breathing beginning with the brain. Explain how a condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can interfere with the normal process of respiration. Breathing occurs subconsciously without one being aware of its different steps: stimulation of the respiratory control centers in your brain, inhalation, gas exchange, and exhalation. The medulla oblongata controls the body when to breathe. During the ventilation, process the phrenic nerve sends a signal to the primary breathing muscle, the diaphragm then contracts and flattens downward giving more space in the thoracic cavity.…
Bree Edwards October 12, 2015 Respiratory Therapy 210 What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do? Respiratory therapists are important health care professionals who provide care for patients with acute and chronic abnormal cardiopulmonary systems. They are educated and trained professionals who focus on providing quality respiratory care to patients. Almost seventy five percent of respiratory therapists work in a hospital setting while the other twenty five percent work in clinics, sleep study research and skilled nursing facilities. The main goal of a respiratory therapist is to deliver appropriate care of a patient by helping treat or identify the problem in order to assist the patient in reversing or helping with their illness or condition.…
Topic: Understanding the Key Aspects of the Brain and the Nervous System. The entire human body activity relies on the brain function, in this first section of this report I will try to discuss the major structures, the functions as well as the major methods of studying the brain. The brain is in charge of all body functions, such as the ability to make decisions, do activities, learning and all everyday life stuff. The brain is situated in the skull protected by brain blood fluid.…
After reading my partner’s essay, I observed a multitude of rhetorical questions that she uses to dig deeper into Thomas’ essay, “The Attic of the Brain.” At first, she explains Thomas’ texts, and makes her own conclusions on the meaning of the short texts. At times, my partner uses quotes from the “The Attic of the Brain” to support her argument, but does not explain how the quote reflects her proposition. Altogether, we both developed a strong lens paragraph.…
The serous membrane, the peritoneum is located within cavities of the abdomen and the pelvis. Pleura are found in the thoracic cavity surrounding the lungs. The Pericardium found in the middle mediastinum surrounding the heart. In studying the serous membrane physiology, it is crucial to consider the pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial cavities due to their similarities in function and reactions…
Consists of skin, hair, nails, and sweat gland. The respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air and regulates blood Ph. Consists of the lung and respiratory passages.…
The purpose of erythrocytes is to carry oxygen around the body to all structures. Red Corpuscles can do this because of a protein they carry called haemoglobin which turns into oxyhaemoglobin when the red corpuscles are exposed to oxygen in the lungs. Once all the oxygen has gone from the red corpuscles they then collect and transport carbon dioxide to back to the lungs to be…
Understanding oxygen supply and demand while working in the health care field is essential. The tissue cell mitochondria need to have adequate oxygen for metabolic consumption and ATP production. There are limited means of oxygen storage in the tissues; as such a continuous supply of oxygen is required. The respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together to make sure oxygen is delivered throughout the body, and that these continuous requirements are met. Exploring the main role of the respiratory system in this process and its relationship with the cardiovascular system is best explained in 4 main steps.…
She informs the readers about receptor cells containing cilia that absorb odor molecules, and the fatty, yellow olfactory region. After detection, this area interprets these odor molecules by signaling the cerebral cortex that relays impulses to the limbic system. This process engrains these smells into our…
India is the third largest egg producer and fifth largest poultry-meat producer country in the world (Mitra and Bose 2005). By 2003, India was producing 1.6 million tons of poultry-meat, which had risen to 2.0 million tons by 2006 (Hellin and Erenstein 2009) and now stands at 2.2 million tons per annum (www.dahd.nic.in).The per capita consumption of meat is expected to increase in India, from its current level of 3.1 kg to up to 18 kg by 2050, of which 12.5 kg would be chicken (Alexandratos and Bruinsma 2003). At least 80% of employment in the poultry sector generated by farmers directly while other 20% are engaged in allied activities like feed production, pharmaceuticals and equipment (A. Sridharan , Dr. Saravanan 2013). The poultry industry…
The water is forced over the gills by the movement of the fish through the water. The fish 's blood absorbs the oxygen from the water and then transports it to each body cell for respiration. In the blood vessels the blood flows in the opposite direction to the water that flows through the lamellae. This flow is called the counter-current system. The amount of oxygen that diffuses into the blood is maximized by this system by maintaining the concentration gradient the whole way through.…