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The exchange in gases between the blood in the systemic capillaries and the tissue fluid. Net result: O2 leaves RBC's and HCO3 enters serum.
Inspiration is also controlled by the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm. |
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The exchange in gases between the alveoli and the blood in the pulmonary capillaries. Net result: HCO3 diffuses from serum to enter alveolus where it is converted to water and CO2
Net result: O2 leaves alveolis to enter RBCS and HCO3 enters alveoli and is exhaled as CO2 |
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| What Happens to the air as it enters our airway? |
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| It is: 1) Cleansed though hairs in our nose, mucus in the respiratory tract, and cilia, 2)Moistened through the wet surfaces in our airways, 3) Warmed through our blood vessels lining the airways. |
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| Air goes in, rub cage moves up and out, diaphragm contracts and moves down, when lung volume in creases pressure decreases and air comes rushing in. |
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| Air goes out, ribcage moves down and in, when lung volume decreases pressure increases and air is pushed out. |
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| What is the average breathing rate of an adult? |
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| 12-20 ventilations per minute. |
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| The respiratory tract is directly sensitive to.. |
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the levels of CO2 and the Hydrogen Ion (H+) in the blood.
When level of C02 and H+ rises the respiratory center increases depth and rate of breathing. |
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| (Blue) Carries oxygen poor blood to the lungs. |
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| (Red) Carries oxygen rich blood to the heart. |
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