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Page 1: Introduction

Respiratory Volumes and Capacities

  • Focused on the section 22.3 of the text.

  • Learning Objectives cover respiratory volumes from 22.3.1 to 22.3.4.


Page 2: Respiratory Volumes

Key Concepts

  • Respiratory Volumes: Amounts of air the lungs move during the respiratory cycle.

  • Measurement Tool: Spirometer.

  • Purpose: Evaluate lung ventilation.

Four Lung Volumes

  1. Tidal Volume (TV): Air entered/exited during a normal, quiet breath.

  2. Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV): Additional air inhaled during a deep breath.

  3. Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV): Extra air forcefully exhaled.

  4. Residual Volume (RV): Air remaining after maximum exhalation.


Page 3: Respiratory Capacities

Understanding Capacities

  • Respiratory Capacities: Combinations of two or more respiratory volumes.

  • Importance: Indicator of air amount in lungs.

Types of Capacities

  • Total Lung Capacity (TLC): Maximum air lungs can hold.

  • Vital Capacity (VC): Maximum air moved in/out during a breath.

  • Inspiratory Capacity (IC): Max air inhaled post normal expiration.

  • Functional Residual Capacity (FRC): Air left after normal exhalation.


Page 4: Lung Volumes and Capacities

Context

  • Figure 22.24 related to lung volumes and capacities.


Page 5: Dead Space

Definition of Dead Space

  • Anatomical Dead Space: Air in airways not reaching respiratory zones.

  • Alveolar Dead Space: Air in non-functioning alveoli.

  • Total Dead Space: Combined anatomical and alveolar dead space.

  • Note: Air in this space does not contribute to gas exchange.


Page 6: Minute Ventilation

Minute Ventilation Concept

  • Minute Ventilation (MV): Total air volume entering lungs per minute.

  • Calculation: MV = Respiratory Rate (RR) x Tidal Volume (TV).

  • Alveolar Ventilation: Air reaching respiratory membranes.

  • Calculation involves subtracting anatomical dead space from MV.


Page 7: Activity on Emphysema

Think, Pair, Share Activity

  • Scenario on emphysema: Impact on lung volumes and capacities.


Page 8: Activity Response for Emphysema

Findings

  • Emphysema leads to reduced lung volumes and capacities due to loss of elasticity in the lungs.


Page 9: Knowledge Check Activity 2

Question

  • Which lung volume/capacity remains after maximal exhalation?

  • Options: A) Functional Residual Capacity B) Tidal Volume C) Expiratory Reserve Volume D) Residual Volume


Page 10: Knowledge Check Activity 2 Answer

Answer

  • Correct answer: D) Residual Volume.


Page 11: Gas Exchange Introduction

Section Overview

  • Focus on gas exchange, section 22.4 objectives (22.4.1–22.4.8).


Page 12: Gas Laws and Diffusion

Principles of Gas Exchange

  • Governing Principle: Simple diffusion.

  • Two important gas laws:

    • Dalton’s Law: Each gas in a mixture exerts partial pressure.

    • Henry’s Law: Diffusion is affected by partial pressure gradient and solubility.

Factors affecting diffusion

  • High to low partial pressure movement.

  • Influence of surface area and membrane thickness on diffusion.


Page 13: Dalton’s Law

Understanding Dalton’s Law

Key Points

  • Each gas behaves independently in a mixture.

  • Total pressure equals the sum of partial pressures.


Page 14: Partial Pressures Table

Overview of Gases

  • Examined the partial pressures of gases in atmospheric air.

  • Emphasizes that greater differences in partial pressures lead to faster gas movement.


Page 15: Henry’s Law

Insights into Gas Interaction with Liquids

Key Points

  • Explains behavior of gases in contact with liquids.

  • Factors affecting solubility include partial pressure gradient and gas solubility.

  • Oxygen: minimized solubility in plasma, while carbon dioxide has higher solubility.


Page 16: Gas Exchange Dynamics

Mechanisms of Gas Exchange in Lungs

Key Concepts

  • Oxygen from alveoli into pulmonary capillaries:

    • Alveolar oxygen partial pressure: ~100 mmHg.

    • Pulmonary capillary oxygen partial pressure: ~40 mmHg.

  • Carbon dioxide from pulmonary capillaries into alveoli for exhalation:

    • Alveolar CO2 pressure: ~40 mmHg.

    • Pulmonary capillary CO2 pressure: ~45 mmHg.


Page 17: Factors Influencing Gas Exchange

Important Factors

  • Surface area and functional alveoli quantity.

  • Partial pressure gradient size.

  • Membrane thickness effects (increased thickness leads to decreased diffusion).


Page 18: Continued Factors of Gas Exchange

Additional Details

  • Discusses the impact of conditions (like emphysema) and altitude effects on diffusion.


Page 19: Ventilation and Perfusion

Definitions

  • Ventilation: Movement of air in/out of lungs.

  • Perfusion: Blood flow in pulmonary capillaries.

  • Coupling mechanisms for blood flow directed to well-ventilated areas.


Page 20: Respiratory Control Summary

Components Involved

  • Understanding thickness and its impact on alveolar gas exchange.


Page 21: Ventilation and Perfusion Dynamics

Key Influences

  • Local levels of carbon dioxide, oxygen, pH, gravitational factors affecting blood flow.


Page 22: Gas Exchange at Tissues

Processes and Dynamics

  • Oxygen diffuses from blood into tissues; CO2 diffuses into blood from tissues.

  • Adequate partial pressure differences drive this exchange.


Page 23: Application Context

Asthma Overview

  • Chronic disease with airway inflammation and constriction.

  • Symptoms and treatment options (bronchodilators and steroids).


Page 24: Exploring Asthma Impact

Key Symptoms

  • Includes coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

  • Mention of bronchodilators as treatments.


Page 25: Asthma Relief Medications

Medication Role

  • Techniques for administration and optimization of treatments.


Page 26: High Altitude Activity

Group Activity Focus

  • Discuss the impact of higher altitudes on gas diffusion rates using Henry’s Law.


Page 27: Answering the High Altitude Activity

Key Points

  • Decreased partial pressure of oxygen slows gas diffusion into blood.


Page 28: Breakout Group Activity 2

Task Description

  • Researching other atmospheric gases and their effects on blood transport.


Page 29: Answering Gas Transport Query

Gases Discussed

  • Other gases include nitrogen and carbon monoxide; limited transport due to low solubility.


Page 30: Transport of Gasses

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