Respiration 1


Table of Contents

Introduction

Regulation of Respiration

Dorsal Respiratory Group

Ventral Group

Pontine Centers

Pontine Centers (cont.)

Effects of Other Parts of the CNS

Receptors in Lungs

Comparison of pCO2, pH & pO2

Humoral Control

Effect of Exercise

Relationship Between VMC & Resp Center

Nose

Pharynx

Lung

Bronchiole Drawing

Alveoli & Associated Pulmonary Capillaries

Exchange Interface

Pulmonary Surfactant

Mechanics of Ventilation

The Pleural Membranes

Lung Pressures

Normal Spirogram


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