NUR11O1 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology

Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University
LECTURE ACTIVITIES NO. 15
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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I. INTRODUCTION
The respiratory system enables breathing as well as the exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide between the air in the lungs and the blood. In addition, the respiratory organs are
also responsible in the transport of gases in the blood and tissues.
II. ACCOMPLISH THE ACTIVITY TABLE 1.
GUIDE QUESTIONS ANSWERS
15.01A. Describe the functions of the
respiratory system.
15.02A. Describe the anatomy of the
respiratory passages, beginning at the
nose and ending with the alveoli.
15.02B. Describe the structure of the
lungs, and define respiratory membrane.
15.03A. Explain how contraction of the
muscles of respiration causes changes in
thoracic volume during quiet breathing
and during labored breathing.
15.03B. Describe the changes in alveolar
pressure that are responsible for moving
air into and out of the lungs.
15.03C. Explain how surfactant and
pleural pressure prevent the lungs from
collapsing and how changes in pleural
pressure cause alveolar volume to change.
15.04A. Explain the factors that affect gas
movement through the respiratory
membrane.
15.04B. Describe the partial pressure
gradients for O2 and CO2.
15.05A. Explain how O2 and CO2 are
transported in the blood.
15.06A. Describe the respiratory areas of
the brainstem and how they produce a
rhythmic pattern of ventilation.
15.06B. Name the neural mechanisms that

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Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University
can modify the normal rhythmic pattern
of ventilation.
15.06C. Explain how blood pH, CO2, and
O2 levels affect ventilation.
15.07A. Describe the regulation of
ventilation during exercise and the
changes in the respiratory system that
result from exercise training.
15.08A. Describe the effects of aging on
the respiratory system.

III. CONCLUSION: Make general statement (Maximum of three sentences on what you have
learned on this activity.

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