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Is intrapleural pressure 4 mm Hg less than the pressure in the alveoli?
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∙ 13y ago
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Which is true about intrapulmonary pressure and intrapleural pressure?
Intrapulmonary pressure will equalize to atmospheric pressure during a breathing cycle, but intrapleural pressure should always be less than atmospheric pressure.
Why is intrapleural pressure negative rather than positive?
Because the negative pressure is the major factor preventing the lungs from collapsing. If the intrapleural pressure became equal to atmospheric pressure the lungs would recoil and collapse.
Why does the lung collapse if intrapleural pressure is not maintain?
Inspiration happens when the pressure inside the lungs is lower than the atmospheric pressure (outside) and air rushes into the lungs. Expiration is when the air inside the lungs is higher than the atmospheric pressure and the air rushes out of the lungs. If the intrapleural pressure (pressure within the pleura of the lungs) isn't maintained then the pressure in the lungs can't differentiate between inspiration and expiration and so the lung collapses.
Has a greater partial pressure in the pulmonary capillaries than in the alveoli so it diffuses into the?
C02:alveoli
What is the concept of equal pressure point?
Equal pressure point (EPP) is the point where Intrapleural pressure and Alveolar pressure are equal. This is similar to the Starling resistor concept in the lung. Instead of flow being determined by the difference between alveolar and mouth pressure- flow is determined by the difference between alveolar and Intrapleural pressure difference. In forced expiration, both intrapleural pressure and alveolar pressure will increase. However alveolar pressure will decrease along the length of the airway until a pressure of zero at the mouth, whereas intrapleural pressure will remain the same. Therefore there will be a point where intrapleural pressure will be equal and subsequently greater than alveolar pressure. If the EPP occurs in the larger cartilaginous airways, the airway remains open. However, if the EPP is in the smaller airways, it will collapse. Increasing the force of expiration does not overcome EPP since it will increase both alveolar and intrapleural pressure. Another interesting concept is that EPP moves distally as expiration progresses because as air leaves the alveolar unit, the pressure in the alveolar decreases hence the pressure in the airway decreases as well. EPP is the cause of dynamic airway compression.
Why partial pressure of O2 falls from trachea to alveoli?
There is more space that is occupied by H20 in the alveoli than the trachea. (BTPS - body tempertaure ,pressure saturated)
Why does a baby breath faster than an adult?
because they have less alveoli
What is the intrathoracic pressure?
Negative intrathoracic pressure is the normal pressure in the area between the pleura of the lungs and the chest wall. The pressure is considered negative because it is less than the atmospheric pressure.
In healthy lungs what pressure is always lower than atmospheric pressure?
Gee, that's a good question. Hmm... i'd say the atmospheric pressure would be lower because when you travel to higher altitudes like, Mt Everest, the pressure in your lungs decrease causing them to deflate the lungs.......Its Intrapleural pressure
Air is expelled from the alveoli during exhalation due to the effects of?
Air is expelled from the alveoli, as well as the lungs in general, during exhalation when the diaphragm relaxes and rises up. This creates pressure on the thoracic cavity, and since there is more air pressure inside than outside, the air is exhaled to relieve the pressure.
A pressure reading less than atmospheric pressure is?
Low pressure
Why intrapleural pressure is always less than intrapulmonary pressure?
firstly the intraplural cavity is a closed space and pressure change is due to increased volume. For example with the contraction of the diaphram causing the intraplural cavity to increase in size and therefore reducing the pressure causing inspiration. Since the intraplural space is attached to the lungs, the lungs also expands, theoretically increasing space and therefore reducing volume. So if the intraplural pressure down, lung pressure will also go down and vise versa with exhilation. hope that helps.
