LEARNING
MODULE
2QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
, A&P 1 Portage Learning Module 2
1 atm (atmosphere) = ? mm Hg - answer-760 mm Hg
alveolar ducts - answer-arise from respiratory bronchioles, surrounded by
alveolar sacs (grape-like clusters of alveoli)
Alveolar Epithelium Type 1 cells - answer-form a very thin, simple squamous
epithelium of alveoli in junction with capillaries
Make up 95% of alveolar epithelium.
Alveolar Epithelium Type 2 cells - answer-produce and secrete pulmonary
surfactant
needed throughout alveolar surface to keep alveoli open
Can divide to replace damaged Type 1 cells.
5% of alveolar epithelium
Alveolar macrophages - answer-aka dust cells, distinct from epithelial tissue of
alveoli.
most abundant cell within alveoli
primary defense mechanism of alveoli: phagocytize toxic particles, allergens, or
infectious material
Alveoli - answer-each respiratory bronchiole ends in elongates space enclosed by
multiple air pockets called alveoli (within alveolar sacs)
millions of alveoli in lungs, enable gas exchange (blood air barrier)
Aspiration - answer-Occurs when food/liquid accidentally enters the trachea
(then lungs)
Basement membrane - answer-"floor" of the epithelium in the respiratory tract
Be able to identify parts of the respiratory system - answer-see diagrams, study
online
Blood-oxygen exchange - answer-oxygen diffusing into blood from lungs/CO2
diffusing out of blood into lungs based on concentration gradient of each gas.
Boyle's Law - answer-The pressure of a given quantity of gas is inversely
proportional to it's volume: lower volume = higher pressure and vice versa.
Helps explain why inspiration and expiration can take place.
Bronchioles - answer-form interface bw conducting portion and respiratory
portion of resp system