Bio 449Lecture 21Oct. 25, 2010 Cardiovascular Physiology III Blood flow (cont'd) Control of blood distribution (conclusion) Regulation of arteriolar diameter Capillary function Lymphatic system Respiratory Physiology I Overview of ventilation and circulation Structure of mammalian pulmonary system Airway divisions Alveolar structure and function Terms to Know Ultrafiltrate Lymph Lymphatic system Lymphatic vessels Edema Gas exchange Ventilation Pharynx Larynx Epiglottis Trachea Bronchus (pl. bronchi) Bronchiole Alveolus (pl. alveoli) Thoracic cavity Diaphragm Pleural membrane Intrapleural fluid Readings Lectures 21-22:Chapter 17 Terms to Know Vasodilation Vasoconstriction Active hyperemia Nitric oxide
Control of blood distribution
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Regulation of arteriolar diameter
Capillary function
Movement across capillary walls Similar to Fig
Lymphatic system
Lymph capillary Overlapping endothelial cells Interstitial fluid Lymph
Uptake of lymph Arteriole Net absorption Lymph vessels Net filtration Venule Fig
Lymphatic system Fig Spleen Lymph nodes Thymus Blind-end lymph capillaries Lymph fluid empties into superior vena cava.
Respiratory Physiology Overview of ventilation and circulation
Gas exchange Fig
Structure of mammalian pulmonary system
Pulmonary system Fig Right bronchus Left bronchus Left lung Diaphragm Upper respiratory system Lower respiratory system Right lung Trachea Larynx Vocal cords Pharynx
Respiratory tree Fig Bronchiole Trachea Cartilage ring Larynx Secondary bronchus Left primary bronchus Alveoli
Fig Bronchiole Smooth muscle Capillary beds Elastic fibers Alveoli Branch of pulmonary artery Branch of pulmonary vein Lymphatic vessel
Gas exchange Fig Fused basement membranes Alveolar air space Plasma Alveolar epithelium ~1 μm Surfactant Endothelium RBC Capillary Alveolus
Pleural cavities Fig Rightlung Pericardial cavity Right pleural cavity Pleural membranes Left pleural cavity Leftlung Heart