Students will encounter patients with various pulmonary diseases. Therefore, this topic will introduce pulmonary anatomy and physiology. To understand pulmonary function, including gas exchange, students will learn the principles of gas laws and breathing mechanics.
Objectives:
- Identify the structures and functions of the respiratory system.
- Explain alveolar structure and how it relates to gas exchange.
- Identify gas laws and how they apply to breathing mechanics and gas exchange.
- Identify lung volumes and capacities.
- Describe the contributing factors relating to internal and external respiration.
- Describe how carbon dioxide is transported in the blood.
- Explain the neuronal control of breathing.