Biology 242 - Anatomy & Physiology Objectives - Chapters 22

To do well on the next exam, students should be able to -

1. Be able to identify and label the structures of the pulmonary system, including the nose, thoat, and
lungs
2. Describe and explain the movement of fluids (gases and liquids) under the influence of pressure
gradients.
a. Ventilation (Inspiration and Expiration)
b. Respiration
i. External (movement of gases across respiratory membrane of alveoli)
ii. Internal (movement of gases in peripheral tissues)
3. Define the various volumes used in pulmonary function tests.
4. Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are carried in the blood
5. Describe the role of the various cells of the alveoli
6. Explain the role of surfactant in the alveoli
7. Describe the relationship of the cardiovascular system and the lungs
8. Describe the control systems associated with breathing
9. Discuss both emphysema and lung cancer
a. Anatomy
b. Pathophysiology
c. Risk Factors
d. Prevention
e. Treatment