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State the functions of the respiratory system and name and briefly describe the organs of this system.
HELLO
Trace the flow of air from the nose to the pulmonary alveoli.
HI
Explain how pressure gradients account for the flow of air in and out of the lungs and how they are produced.
HI
Identify the sources of resistance to airflow and discuss their relevance to respiration.
Define partial pressure and discuss its relationship to a gas mixture such as air.
Contrast the composition of inspired and alveolar air.
Discuss how partial pressure affects gas transport by the blood.
Describe the mechanisms of transporting O2 and CO2.
Describe the factors that govern gas exchange in the lungs and systemic capillaries.
Explain how gas exchange is adjusted to the metabolic needs of different tissues.
Describe the chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and lung cancer.
