Maricopa Community Colleges  RES240   19886-19996 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/12/87  
RES240      19886-19996 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Respiratory Physiology
A therapist level course. Topics include the physiology of the respiratory system and other systems relating to respiratory care. Prerequisites: Admission into therapist level program.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
RES240   19886-19996 Respiratory Physiology
1. Define terms related to the functional anatomy of the bronchopulmonary system. (I)
2. Describe the mechanics of breathing. (II)
3. Contrast the effects of compliance and resistance on ventilation and perfusion. (III)
4. Describe the defense mechanisms of the lungs. (IV)
5. Define the terms related to the cardiovascular system. (V)
6. Compare and contrast the systemic and pulmonary circulatory systems. (VI)
7. Recognize and describe physiology and anatomy of the myocardium. (VII)
8. Distinguish between pulse and arterial pressures. (VIII)
9. List the roles of the capillary circulation in fluid regulation. (IX)
10. Compare newborn anatomy and physiology to the adult by listing significant differences. (X)
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RES240   19886-19996 Respiratory Physiology
    I. Functional anatomy of the bronchopulmonary system
        A. Terminology and definitions
        B. Lung volume and subdivisions
        C. Normal tracheobronchial tree
        D. Pulmonary unit
        E. Inspiratory muscle groups
        F. Expiratory muscle groups
        G. Anatomical dead space
        H. Respiratory zone
        I. Alveolar capillary dynamics
        J. Alveolar capillary pahtophysiology
      II. The thoracic cage
          A. Machanics of breathing
          B. Ventilatory patterns
        III. Ventilation and perfusion
            A. Compliance and resistance effects
            B. Pulmonary circulation
            C. Regulation of pulmonary ventilation
              1. Central control
              2. Peripheral control
            D. Distribution inspired gases, distribution of pulmonary blood flow, and ventilation perfusion.
            E. Neurogensis of breathing
            F. Surface tension and surfactant
            G. Oxygen, carbon dioxide transport and acid-base control
            H. Respiratory quotient
            I. Diffusion of gases in the lungs
            J. Respiratory response to unususal environments
              1. Hypo- and hyperbarism
              2. Altitude sickness
              3. Excercise physiology
          IV. Defense mechanisms of the lungs
              A. Ciliary escalator
              B. Lymphatic system
              C. Type I and II cells
            V. Cardiovascular physiology
                A. Terminology and components of the heart
              VI. Functional divisions of the circulatory system
                  A. Systemic circuit
                VII. Heart
                    A. Wall composition
                    B. Chambers
                    C. Valves
                    D. Blood supply
                    E. Conducting vessels
                    F. Heart sounds
                    G. Cardiac cycle
                    H. Pressures within the heart
                    I. Electrical conduction systems
                  VIII. Arterial blood pressure
                      A. Systemic circulation
                        1. Pulse pressure
                        2. Arterial pressure
                      B. Pulmonic circulation
                      C. Venous and arterial pressure
                    IX. Distribution and compartmentalization of body water and shock
                        A. Capillary circulation
                        B. Capillary-tissue space transfer
                        C. Plasma-tissue fluid exchange
                        D. Lymphatic system
                        E. Electrolyte and fluid balance
                        F. Failure of tissue perfusion
                        G. Types of shock
                      X. Newborn anatomy, physiology, congenital defects
                          A. Differences in adult and newborn
                          B. Respiratory pathophysiology
                          C. Cardiac pathophysiology
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