RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY

#1 INTRODUCTION
Four major functions of the respiratory system
Anatomical organisation/Structure of the pulmonary system
Laws applicable to the physiology of respiration
Non respiratory functions of the lungs
#2 MECHANICS OF PULMONARY VENTILATION (BREATHING)
Principle: generation of pressure gradient between atmosphere and alveoli
Components of the ventilating system
Pressure-flow-volume changes during respiration
Factors affecting ventilation: intrapleural-intrapulmonary pressure, lung compliance, airway
resistance
Mechanism of normal breathing
#3 ALVEOLAR VENTILATION
#4 PULMONARY CIRCULATION
#5 GASEOUS EXCHANGE, VENTILATION AND PERFUSION RATIO
#6 OXYGEN TRANSPORT
#7 CARBON DIOXIDE TRANSPORT