Respiration & Circulation Accel Bio 2005
Respiration Self-review Topics Location & Function of structures of human respiratory system –diaphragm, alveoli, lungs, bronchioles, bronchi, trachea, larynx, epiglottis, pharynx, nasal cavity, mouth, cilia, mucus, mucous membrane Mechanical control of breathing –role of diaphragm and rib cage
Respiration topics for discussion Chemical control of breathing –Role of CO 2 levels in blood –Blood chemistry & pH Oxygen delivery by Hemoglobin & the Bohr effect Adaptations to breathing at altitude Dangers of carbon monoxide, altitude sickness, & smoking
Chemical control of breathing is controlled by CO 2 levels in blood
The medulla controls the breathing rate by monitoring blood pH
Oxygen Delivery by Hemoglobin & the Bohr Effect
Altitiude Adaptations: Hb O 2 saturation in different species
Circulation & Blood Self-review Topics Evolution of vertebrate circulatory systems –comparative anatomy of fish & mammal heart/ circulation hearts with 2 & 4 chambers respectively single circuit blood flow v. dual circuit blood flow (pulmonary & systemic) respectively Location & Function of structures of human circulatory system –Heart structure (chambers, valves & blood vessels) and path by which blood flows through it (deox. & oxygenated blood) –Cardiac cycle (systole/diastole, how happens, role of SA node, AV node, Bundle of His) –Systemic & Pulmonary circulation –Blood vessel structure & function (arteries, veins, capillaries)
Circulation topics for discussion Blood pressure & velocity Cardiovascular disease (types & causes) Blood makeup & function ABO Blood typing If time: Fetal circulation
Blood Pressure in Various Vessels, Blood Vessel Area & Blood Velocity
Types of Cardiovascular Disease CV Disease Risk Factors: – Examples of CV disease: –Hypertension –Atherosclerosis –Angina pectoris –Coronary thrombosis –Stroke
CV Disease: Atherosclerosis What is it? –A good definition & description of arteriosclerosis & atherosclerosis: Occlusion (blockage) Remaining opening
Other Manifestations of CV Disease Angina pectoris Coronary thrombosis Stroke
Treatment of Atherosclerosis in Coronary Arteries Angioplasty Angioplasty with Stent insertion By-pass surgery
Blood Makeup 1 2 3
ABO Blood Typing
Type A Type B Type AB Type O
Fetal Circulation
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