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Respiratory System. Michael Hall PhD. University of California Los Angeles. Respiratory System Conducting and respiratory divisions. Nasal cavity. Nasopharynx. Oropharynx. Structures of the Respiratory System. Larynx. Trachea. Br. Lung. B. Tb/Rb. AD. A. Diaphragm.
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Respiratory System Michael Hall PhD University of California Los Angeles
Respiratory System Conducting and respiratory divisions
Nasal cavity Nasopharynx Oropharynx Structures of the Respiratory System Larynx Trachea Br Lung B Tb/Rb AD A Diaphragm
Respiratory Epithelium
Respiratory Epithelium lymphatic duct
Nasal cavity and associated structures Superior Middle Inferior Turbinate Bones (conchae) Opening of eustachian tube Nasal fossa Vestibule
Venous sinuses of nasal concha respiratory epithelium glands and ducts venous sinuses
Paranasal Sinuses and Nasal cavity
Location of olfactory epithelium on upper nasal concha Olfactory epithelium
Olfactory Epithelium Duct Bowmans glands
Olfactory epithelium Respiratory epithelium
Signals from olfactory neurons in the nose and from taste receptors on the tongue converge onto the same area of the brain.
Nasal cavity The Pharynx Nasopharynx Oropharynx and Larynx Larynx Trachea Br Lung B Tb/Rb AD A Diaphragm
Larynx Larynx
Epiglottis Epiglottis
Larynx in X-section False vocal cords Vocal ligament and vocalis muscle True vocal cords
Nasal cavity Nasopharynx Oropharynx The Trachea Larynx Trachea Br Lung B Tb/Rb AD A Diaphragm
Trachea Respiratory epithelium Glands Hyaline cartilage Trachealis muscle
Respiratory System Conducting and respiratory divisions
Medium sized bronchus Gl Br V Br. A SM Cartilage
The respiratory portion of the lung AD bronchiole Bronchiole with no cartilage or glands, but lots of smooth muscle 2. Bronchus leading into bronchiole which divides into two respiratory bronchioles 3. Alveolar duct leading into alveolar sacs, which contain clusters of alveoli AS 1 3 SM C Br br’iole Rb Rb 2
Alveolar duct Alveoli Blood vessel Alveolar sac
Continuum of changes in respiratory epithelium No goblet cells No glands No cartilage Appearance of Clara cells Type I & type II cells line alveoli Macrophages
Wall of terminal bronchiole Respiratory bronchiole Respiratory bronchiole Alveoli CC A 1 2 A Cap A Cap A 3 4
Capillaries in the Interalveolar septum M
Interalveolar septum Alveolar membrane Alveolar lumen CO2 O2 Capillary lumen 1 2 0.1-1.5m Type I cell Pore of Kohn capillaries
CO2 uptake and release by erythrocytes capillary capillary O2 Tissues Alveolus
The alveoli are rich in macrophages. Under certain conditions they can fuse to form giant phagocytic cells. macrophages
Pulmonary artery ‘Functional’ blood Supply to lungs Pulmonary vein Alveolar capillary network
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Nasal cavity Nasopharynx Oropharynx Structures of the Respiratory System Larynx Trachea Br Lung B Tb/Rb AD A Diaphragm This simplified diagram shows all of the components of the respiratory system, from the nasal cavity, where air enters the system, to the alveoli, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. B = Bronchus Br = Bronchiole Tb/Rb = Terminal bronchiole/Respiratory bronchiole (these are not distinguished in this diagram) AD = Alveolar duct A = Alveolus