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an exercise in which the patient takes a deep breath and forcibly exhale maximally as possible is known as
forced vital capacity
tissue lining the larynx
psuedostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
component of respiratory system that is thoracic
lower respiratory tract
the lower the ph the higher or lower the H+ concentration
higher
black lung seen in local miners belongs to which category of pulmonary disease
pneumoconiosis
a symptom of patients with long term pulmonary disease which described the appearance of the ends of their fingers
clubbed fingers
when diaphragm contracts, does the intrapleural pressure become more positive or negative
negative
a term that describes dead tissue with a cheese like appearance
caseous necrosis
which would be greater, the percent oxygen saturation of hemoglobin if the metabolic rate is higher or lower
lower
what percent of oxygen is dissolved in plasma
1.5%
a disease that causes the destruction of alveolar walls and loss of elasticity of lungs
emphysema
whats the major product of type II alveolar cells
surfactant
the higher the ph the higher or lower the H+ concentration
lower
type of atelectasis caused by air trapped in the alveoli diffusing out of the alveolus
absorption or obstruction
what is the name for HCO3-
bicarbonate ion
the lower the ph the higher or lower the acidity
higher
the accumulation of air entering the pleural cavity causing the lungs to collapse
pneumothorax
which mode of transportation typified tuberculosis
airborne
does the total lung capacity TLC increase or decrease due to tuberculosis
decrease
compared to the atmospheric (alveolar) air pressure, the intrapleural pressure must be _________ in order to inhale
negative
primary cause of COPD
smoking
approx what % of CO2 is carried by Hgb
20%
a thich fibrous capsule filled w/ creamy cheese like material
tubercle
what % of alveolar cells are type II
5%
a foreign object such as a blood clot which lodges in the pulmonary arteries
pulmonary embolism
what specific tissue makes up the visceral pleura
simple squamous epithelium
once in the lungs, which way does the chloride ion go relative to the erythrocyte
out
at rest how much oxygen bound to hgb is delivered to the tissues
5ml/dl plasma
what % of atmospheric gases is contributed by water vapor
0.46%
this form of lung cancer constitutes approx 30%
squamous cell carcinoma
a condition in which the R ventricle is damaged due to long term pulmonary disease
cor pulmonale
compared to the lungs the tissues are warmer or cooler
warmer
how does surfactant make it easier to breath
reduces surface tension of water
what % of lung cancer is caused by squamous cell carcinoma
30%
tissue lining the trachea
psuedostratified ciliated solumnar epithelium
is inspiration at rest accomplished with or without muscle contraction
with
to which component of the respiratory system do the bronchi and bronchioles belong
lower respiratory tract
what is the typical partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the pulmonary veins
40 mm Hg
what is the typical partial pressure of CO2 in the veins
45 mm Hg
78.6% of our atmosphere is compromised of which gas
nitrogen
in which structures of the lungs does most gas exchange occur
alveoli
once in the lungs which way does bicarbonate ion go relative to the erythocyte
in
an insensitive epithet sadly given to patients wit emphysema
pink puffers
what would be the result of a patient which 50 square meters for the combined surface area for the capillaries of the lungs
hypoxia
which tissue type makes up the capillary endothelium of the respiratory membrane
simple squamous
during the chloride shift for erythrocytes in the tissues (away from the lungs) which way does the chloride ion go relative to the cell
in
an elevation in the number of RBCs may cause skin to have a pinkish color
polycythemia
which is the least abundant cell type of the alveoli
type II cells
name the lining of the thoracic wall
parietal pleura
the typical treatment for atelectasis
deep breathing exercise
a condition in which a diver loses reason and logic without any warning symptoms due to a drop in the levels of oxygen due to its displacement by another gas under extreme pressure
nitrogen narcosis
measuring volumes and capacities of the respiratory system is known as
spirometry
the most common form of metastatic tumors of the lung originate from what tissue
breast
as blood moves from the arterial end of a tissue capillary towards the venous end, the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve will shift to the
right
amount of air inhaled per minute
minute ventilation
typical volume of air inhaled at rest
500 ml
whats the value for the max amount of air exhaled after maximum inhalation
4800 ml
which layer of the respiratory membrane is second from the alveolar lumen
alveolar epithelium
because the lungs don't collapse for emphysema patients they demonstrate ______ expiratiorn
labored
the surface tension of water is caused by
attractive forces of water molecules
nonpolar compounds such as CO2 do or don't cross the blood brain barrier easily
do
type of atelectasis caused by the retraction of scar tissue
contraction
an allergic inflammation of the lungs with bronchospasms and mucus production
asthma
the amount of air inhaled or exhaled during 1 normal breath is known as
tidal volume
which compounds normally found int he body has the 2nd greatest effect on respiration rates
CO2
type of organism causes most of hospital acquired pneumonia
gram negative bacteria
normal respiratory rate of an adult
12-18 breaths per minute
will fever cause hgb to bind or release oxygen
release
areas in the respiratory system in which no gas exchange occurs are known as
dead air space
this area smooths out the transition between inspiration and expiration
pontine respiratory centers
does total lung capacity increase or decrease due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
increase
which cell type makes up 95% of alveoli
type I cells
layer adhering to te outside of the lungs
visceral pleura
one of the major forces facilitating inhalation is negative _____ pressure
intrapleural
how thick is the respiratory membrane
0.5 um
the typical partial pressure of CO2 in the arteries
40 mm Hg
which layer of respiratory membrane is fifth from the alveolar lumen
capillary basement membrane
how much blood is found in the capillaries of the lungs
120 ml
whats the norm value for the % of vital capacity that is exhaled in 1 second
75-85%
what effect on AVR does rapid shallow breathing have
decrease
the % of vital capacity that is exhaled in 1 sec is known as
forced expiratory volume
a compounf produced by the alveoli that makes it easier to breath
surfactant
does an increase in temp cause Hgb to bind or release oxygen
release
does the functional reserve capacity increase or decrease due to tuberculosis
decrease
what tissue makes up most of the alveolar walls
simple squamous epithelium
give the value for the total lung capacity
6000 ml
what specific tissue makes up the parietal pleura
simple squamous epithelium
the medical term for a collapsed lung
atelectasis
which of the lung cancers demonstrates the poorest prognosis
small (oat) cell carcinoma
pus in pleural cavity is known as
empyema
which cells of the lung tissue causes allergic reactions
mast cells
the max amount of air exhaled after max inhalation
vital capacity
areas such as pharynx in which no gas exchange occurs are known as
anatomical dead air space
how does surfactant have it's effect
reduces the surface tension of water
in the human where does Hgb release oxygen
tissues
when diapgragm contracts does intrapleural volume increase or decrease
increases
what enzyme is responsible for converting CO2 plus H20 into carbonic acid and vise versa
carbonic anhydrase
a potentially fatal condition characterized by caseous necrosis and airborne transmission
tuberculosis
does an increase in CO2 cause Hgb to bind or release oxygen
release
during the chloride shift for erythocytes in the tissues, which way does the bicarbonate ion go relative to the cell
out
what % of atmospheric gases is contributed by oxygen
20.9%
in the fetus where does Hgb bind to oxygen
placenta
the process in which a bicarbonate ion is exchanged for a chloride ion is known as
chloride shift
approx what % of CO2 is found in the form of carbonic acid H2CO3
70%
the max amount of air inhaled beyond tidal volume is known as
inspiratory reserve volume
common phagocytic cells of the lung tissues are known as
macrophage
% of atmospheric gases is contributed by nitrogen
78.6%
pathological changes in lungs due to inhalation of particles is known as
pneumoconiosis
the process by which more CO2 can bind with hemoglobin under conditions of low oxygen levels is known as
haldane effect
what % of oxygen can be delivered to the tissues during heavy exercise as compared to that delivered at rest
66%
the fact that in a mix of gases each gas contributes to total pressure is known as
dalton's law of partial pressure
which way will the oxy-Hgb dissociation curve shift to indicate that Hgb will release oxygen
right
at what location of the postnatal body is the oxy-hgb dissociation curve typically shifted to the left
lungs
does the functional reserve capacity increase or decrease due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
increase
an abnorm increase in CO2 will cause an increase in _______ resulting in acidosis
Hydrogen ions
of all bronchogenic carcinomas which demonstrates an avg survival time of only 9-10 months past diagnosis
small (oat) cell carcinoma
which layer of the respiratory membrane is 3rd from the alveolar lumen
alveolar basement membrane
0.04% of our atmospher is comprised of which gas
CO2
a condition caused by the formation of bubbles in the blood due to a sudden reduction in pressure
the bends or decompression
what is H2CO3
carbonic acid
what causes 1/3 of the collapsing forces of the lungs
elastic forces of the lungs
a relatively mild or self limiting form of pneumonia is
viral
what type of values would you expect with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lower
20.9% of our atmosphere is comprised of which gas
oxygen
this area regulates breathing rhythms during sleeping
pontine respiratory centers
which cell type makes up 5% of the alveoli
type II cells
a left shift in the oxy-Hgb dissociation curve is caused by an increase or decrease in hydrogen ion concentration
decrease
2 or more respiratory or pulmonary volumes are known as
pulmonary capacities
which of the alveolar cells produce surfactant
type II
amount of gas reaching the alveoli is known as
ventilation
primary cause of lung cancer in absolute numbers is
smoking
what is the typical partial pressure of oxy in the pulmonary arteries
40 mm Hg
which cells of the lung tissues most closely resemble basophils
mast cells
typical partial pressure of oxy in the pulmonary veins
100 mm Hg
an inhibitory signal cuts off inspiratory efforts if the lungs overfill
hering-breuer or inflation reflex
amount of blood flow in the pulmonary capillaries in known as
perfusion
enxyme carbonic anhydrase is mainly found in the erythrocytes in _________
kidney tubules
where are tumors typically in small cell or oat cell carcinoma
centrally
name the tissue type that lines the upper respiratory tract
pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
does an increase in CO2 increase or decrease ventilation rate
increase
an area at the base of the internal carotid arteries which contain a large group of chemoreceptors
carotid bodies
whats the typical partial pressure of oxy in the arteries
100 mm Hg
a left shift in the oxy-Hgb dissociation curve is caused by an increase or decrease in fetal Hgb
increase
which cells of the lung tissues produce histamine
mast cells
is forced expiration during exercise accomplished with or without muscle contraction
with
give the combined alveolar surface area
70 m2
most of the air that is subjected to gas exchange is referred to as
alveolar air
the max amount of air exhaled beyond tidal volume is known as
expiratory reserve volume
will prolonged vomiting cause Hgb to bind or release oxygen
bind
give the norm value for alveolar ventilation rate
4200 ml/min
the higher the ph the higher or lower the acidity
lower
these inhibit the action potentials sent to the diaphragm
expiratory neurons
where are the tumors typically found in adenocarcinomas
periphery
for the carbonic anhydrase equation, what happens to the CO2 levels if the hydrogen ion levels decrease
decreases
the haldane effect allows for the eventual removal of
hydrogen ions and CO2
what tissue lines the nasal cavities
pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
a right shift int he oxy-Hgb dissociation curve is caused by an increase or decrease in temp
increase
does residual volume increase or decrease due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
increase
what saturation level does arterial blood reach
97%
what tissue lines pharynx
pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
a symptom of patients with long term pulmonary disease which described the appearance of their enlarged thoracic cavity
barrel-chested
a right shift in the oxy-Hgb curve is caused by an increase or decrease in hydrogen ions concentration
increase
tumors originating elsewhere in the body are said to be
metastatic
compared to the tissues the lungs have more or less hydrogen ions
less
Hgb bound to CO2 is known as
carbaminohemoglobin
which of the bronchogenic cancers tends not to be very responsive to therapy
large cell (undifferentiated) carcinoma
give the location for the pontine respiratory center
pons
does an increase in ventilation rate or volume increase AVR more efficiently
volume
how many times more oxy can be delivered to the tissues during heavy exercise as compared to that delivered at rest
3
does a decrease in diphosphoglycerate cause Hgb to bind or release oxy
bine
compared to the lungs the tissues have more or less diphosphoglycerate
more
what tissue type makes up type I alveolar cells
simple squamous epithelium
what happens to the diameter of a pulmonary arteriole of ventilation is low
vasoconstriction
compared to the lungs the tissues have more or less hydrogen ions
more
approx what % of pulmonary embolisms originate in the femoral or calf veins
90%
the higher the ph the higher or lower the alkalinity
higher
what type of organism causes the most o the community acquired pneumonia
gram positive streococcus
an insensitive epithet sadly given to patients with long term bronchitis
blue bloaters
a left shift in the oxy-hgb dissociation curve is caused by an increase or decrease in CO2
decrease
does a decrease in hydrogen ion concentration cause hgb to bind or release oxygen
bind
does an increase in hydrogen ions increase or decrease ventilation rate
increase
a genetic disease in which excessive mucus production causing respiratory and gastrointestinal problems
cystic fibrosis
at what location of the fetal body is the oxy-hgb dissociation curve typically shifted to the left
placenta
what tissue lines the bronchioles
pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
give the norm values for forced expiratory volume
75-85%
a type of atelactasis caused by the displacement of the pleural cavity by a tumor, fluid, or air within the pleural cavity
compression
a condition in which there is abnormally low levels of CO2 in the blood
hypocapnia
tissue lining the bronchi
psuedostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
general term for the various forms of lung cancers
bronchogenic carcinomas
typical partial pressure of oxy in veins
40 mm Hg
areas such as larynx in which no gas exchange occurs are known as
anatomical dead air space
one of the major forces facilitating inhalation is ______ intrapleural pressure
negative
what is produced when CO2 binds in H2O
carbonic acid
what is the value for the amount of air inhaled or exhaled during 1 norm breath
500 ml
which would be greater % of oxy saturation of Hgb if ph is 7.6 or 7.2
7.6
for the carbonic anhydrase equation, what happens to the hydrogen ion levels f the CO2 levels decrease
decreases
give the location for the ventral respiratory group
medulla oblongata
as blood moves from arterial end of an alveolar capillary towards the venous end the oxy-hgb dissociation curve will shift to
the left
at what location of the body is the oxy-hgb dissocation curve shifted to the right
tissues
for the carbonic anhydrase equation what happens to the hydrogen ion levels if the CO2 levels increase
increases
type of pneumonia with poor prognosis
hospital acquired
what is the typical partial pressure of CO2 in pulmonary arteries
45 mm Hg
does the forced expiratory volume increase or decrease with obstructive diseased such as asthma
decrease
what is most superficial, closest to lumen, layer of respiratory membrane
fluid
of all bronchogenic carcinomas which demonstrate a 5 yr survival rate of less than 5% and has the highest correlation w/ smoking
small (oat) cell carcinoma
asbestosis belongs to which category of pulmonary diseases
pneumoconiosis
will pulmonary disease cause Hgb to bind or release oxy
release
does an increase of Hgb cause Hgb to bind or release oxy
bind
an area throughout the aortic arch which contain a large group of chemoreceptors
aortic bodies
a right shift in the oxy-hgb dissociation curve is caused by and increase or decrease in CO2
increase
does an increase in diphosphoglycerate cause hgb to bind or release oxy
release
areas such as the bronchi in which no gas exchange occurs are known as
anatomical dead space
dead air space due to disease which is adhered to anatomical dead air space is known as
physiological dead air space
which specific area of the CNS integrates signals from peripheral stretch and chemoreceptors and sends info to the respiratory centers of the brain
dorsal respiratory group
hgb bound to carbon monoxide is known as
carboxyhemoglobin
does the functional reserve capacity increase or decrease to fibrosis
decrease
smoking increases a persons risk of lung cancer by how much
25 times
the enzyme carbonic anhydrase is mainly found in the _____ and kidney tubules
erythrocytes
an inflammation of the linings of the lungs and thoracic cavity often accompanied by the accumulation of fluids
pleurisy
what nerve transmits signals from aortic chemoreceptors to the respiratory center
vagus
% of oxy is carries/bound to hgb
98.5%
which would be greater, % of oxy saturation of Hgb if the temp is 37 degrees centigrade or 45 degrees centigrade
37
a left shift in the oxy-hgb dissociation curve is caused by an increase or decrease in temp
decrease
a left shift in the oxy-hgb dissociation curve is caused by an increase or decrease in diphosphoglycerate
decrease
which compound normally found in the body has the greatest effect on respiration rates
hydrogen ions
inflammation of bronchi causing obstruction
bronchitis
destruction of pulmonary arterioles/capilaries causing an increase in resistance to blood flow is known as
pulmonary hypertension
this form of bronchogenic carcinoma constitute 20-25% of lung cancers
small (oat) cell
according to boyles law, are pressure and volume directly or indirectly releated
indirectly
does a decrease in temp cause hgb to bind or release oxy
bind
whats the result from damage to the pontine respiratory center
the inability to fully exhale
an overwhelming majority of pulmonary embolisms originate where
femoral or calf veins
which way will the oxy-hgb dissocation curve shift to indicate that hgb will bind to oxy
left
at rest, what % of oxy bound to hgb is delivered to tissues
22%
what type of tissue does the lining of the bronchi and bronchioles become in squamous cell carcinoma
stratified squamous epithelium
compared to the tissues the lungs have more or less diphosphoglycerate
less
is expiration at rest accomplished with or without muscle contraction
without
for the carbonic anhydrase equation, what happens to the CO2 levels if the hydrogen ion level increases
increases
give location for dorsal respiratory group
medulla oblongata
areas such as the mouth in which no gas exchange occurs are known as
anatomical dead air space
name the motor nerve for the diaphragm
phrenic
in the post natal human where does hgb bind to oxy
lungs
escherihia, klebsiella, pseudomonas are ex of
gram negative bacteria
what type of values would you expect with astma
lower
whats the typical volume for anatomical dead air space
150 ml
the chemoreceptors found within CNS are referred to as
central
what % of lung cancers is caused by small cell or oat cell carcinoma
20-25%
compared to the lungs the tissues have more or less CO2
more
which of the bronchogenic carcinomas tends to be least responsive to both chemo and radio-therapies
large cell(undifferentiated) carcinoma
loss of negative, interpleural pressure as it equilibrates w/ atmospheric pressure
pneumothorax
area regulates breathing rhythms during vocalization
pontine respiratory centers
amount of air left in lung after max exhalation is
residual volume
which compound normally found in the body has the least significant effect on respiration rates
O2
diameter of a typical alveolus
0.2-0.5 mm
a disease that causes permanent enlargement of alveoli
emphysema
does the total lung capacity increase or decrease due to fibrosis
decrease
which is the most abundant cell type of the alveoli
type I cells
the endocrine function of the respiratory sys is demonstrated by lungs ability to produce which hormone
angiotensin II
which layer of the respiratory membrane is fourth from the alveolar lumen
interstitium
area regulates breathing rhythms during exercise
pontine respiratory centers
surface tension of water is caused by
hydrogen bonds
which gas displaces oxy at the tremendous pressure experienced by deep diving
nitrogen
the inability to fully exhale after damage to the brain is known as
apneustic breathing
the max amount of air inspired after tidal expiration is
inspiratory capacity
which tissue type makes up alveolar epithelium of the respiratory membrane
simple squamous
total amount of air left in lungs after normal expiration is
functional residual
area such as the nasal passages in which no gas exchange occurs
anatomical dead air space
strongest correlation with smoking
small (oat) cell carcinoma
is forced inspiration during exercise accomplished with or w/out muscle contraction
with
how much oxy can be delivered to the tissues during heavy exercise as compared to that delivered at rest
15 ml/dl plasma
areas such as the trachea in which no gas exchange occurs are
anatomical dead air space
the surface tension of water is caused by
the polar nature of the water molecules
these send action potential to the diaphragm
inspiratory neurons
a foreign obj traveling in blood
embolus
whats the most common type of pneumonia
community acquired
what organism causes tuberculosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
what causes 2/3 of the collapsing forces of the lungs
surface tension of water
whats the mortality rate for hospital acquired pneumonia
50%
fat-soluble compounds such as CO2 do or do not cross the blood brain barrier easily
do
what nerve transmits signals from the carotid chemoreceptors to the respiratory center
glossopharyngeal
identify the space between pleura
pleural cavity
whats the combined surface area for the capillaries of the lungs
100 square meters
major respiratory muscle
diaphragm
hgb bound to oxy is
oxyhemoglobin
a good indicator of ventilation effectiveness which looks at ventilation rate, tidal volume and subtracts dead space from tidal volume
alveolar ventilation rate
water-soluble compounds such as do or don't cross the blood brain barrier easily
do not
what % of the alveolar cells are type I
95%
what happens to the diameter of a bronchiole if CO2 levels are high
bronchodilation
sole innervation for the major respiratory muscle
phrenic nerve
typical value for alveolar air
350 ml
a disease caused by genetic loss of chloride channels
cystic fibrosis
a form blindness seen in infants that were treated for pulmonary distress using high concentration of oxy
retrolental fibroplasia
type of atelectasis often caused by pneumonia
patchy
another term for a disease acquired while in the hospital
nosocomial
# 1 cancer cause of death in both sexes is cancer of the
lung
condition in which there is abnormally high levels of CO2 in blood
hyercapnia
does a decrease in CO2 cause hgb to bind or release oxy
bind
polar compounds such H+ as do or do not cross blood brain barrier easily
do not
a right shift in the oxy0hgb dissociation curve is caused by an increase or decrease in diposphoglucerate
increase
0.5% of out atmopshere is comprised of which gas
water vapor
compared to the tissues the lungs have more or less CO2
less
what type of tissue typified the bronchi and brinchioles in a healthy lung prior to lung cancer
pseudostratified ciliated columnar
will diarrhea cause hgb to bind ot release oxy
release
compared to the tissues are the lungs warmer or cooler
cooler
this form of bronchogenic carcinoma constitutes 20-25% of lung cancers, demonstrates the worse prgnosis, and has the highest correlation with smoking
small (oat) cell carcinoma
type of atelectasis caused by blood entering the pleural cavity
hemothorax
which cells of the lung tissues cause asthma
mast cells
# 2 cause of disability in adults under age 65
COPD
what is the size of a typical tumor found in small cell or oat cell carcinoma
less that 6-8 diam
where are tumors typically found in squamous cell carcinoma
near the hilus
the chemoreceptors found outside of the CNS are
peripheral
of all bronchogenic carcinomas, which constitutes 30-35% of lung cancers and appears to originate from glands and has a rather weak correlation with smoking
adenocarcinoma
which layer of the respiratory membrane is 6th from the alveolar lumen
endothelium or capillary
at rest what saturation level does venous blood typically drop to
75%
specific forces of the lung tissue that facilitate the collapse of the lungs are known as
elastic forces of the lungs
% of vital capacity thats exhaled in 1 sec is
forced expiratory volume
which is the most common fatal genetic disease
cystic fibrosis
a diagrammatic representation of when and where hgb pick up or releases oxy
oxy-hgb dissociation curve
does and increase in hydrogen ion concentrations cause hgb to bind or release oxy
release