Respiratory System — Mechanics of Breathing, Gas Exchange

Topics covered

1. Mechanics of breathing: inspiration and expiration
2. Lung volumes and capacities
3. Pulmonary ventilation and alveolar ventilation
4. Gas exchange: diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide across membrane
5. Oxygen transport and the oxygen-haemoglobin dissociation curve
6. Carbon dioxide transport in blood
7. Regulation of respiration: neural and chemical control
8. Hypoxia and its types
9. Artificial respiration and oxygen therapy basics
10. Respiratory function tests: spirometry overview