Fick's law of diffusion and partial pressure of CO2 and O2 throughout the respiratory system. Respiratory quotient and calculation of alveolar ventilation

Explanation of the different pressures throughout the respiratory system. Explanation of the different volumes throughout the respiratory system including residual volume, functional residual capacity etc.

Pathology and symptoms and respiratory diseases with graphs showing the changes in FEV1, FVC and peak expiratory flow rate. Comparing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and fibrosis with possible treatment options.

Muscles of Respiration and Generation of Intrapleural Pressure

The relationship between ventilation and perfusion. Comparison between a perfect lung and a hyperventilated lung. The effects of gravity on the ventilation perfusion relationship in a normal lung, Including Pathologies

Pontine Respiratory Group (PRG) and medullary respiratory centres involvement in inspiration and expiration in quiet breathing including higher brain centers