The pleural cavity is the name given to the gap between the inner and outer sheets of the pleura. The pleural cavity is filled with fluid to keep the two pleural sheets from rubbing against each other. When there is increased fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, breathing becomes obstructed. What is the pleural cavity? … Pleural Cavity: Structure, Function & Diseases
The arytaenoideus transversus muscle is one of the muscles of the larynx. It is classified as one of the internal laryngeal muscles. With its help, the glottis narrows and enables voice production. What is the arytaenoideus transversus muscle? At the transition from the back of the throat to the neck is the larynx. This is … Transverse Arytaenoid Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
Pulmonary respiration-also called ventilation-is composed of two components: alveolar ventilation and dead space ventilation. Dead space ventilation is the portion of the respiratory volume that is not involved in the exchange of carbon dioxide (CO2) for oxygen (O2). Dead space ventilation occurs because the volume of air that is in the upstream system of the … Dead Space Ventilation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
A balloon catheter is a catheter made of plastic. The name comes from the tip of the catheter, which carries an occlusion balloon that can be deployed with fluid or compressed air. What is a balloon catheter? The term refers to the tip of the catheter that carries an occlusion balloon that can be deployed … Balloon Catheters: Application & Health Benefits
Dynein is a motor protein that primarily ensures the motility of cilia and flagella. Thus, it is an important intracellular component of the ciliated epithelium, male sperm, eustachian tube, and bronchi or uterine tuba. Mutation of several genes can impair dynein function. What is dynein? Together with myosin, kinesin, and prestin, the cytoskeletal protein dynein … Dynein: Function & Diseases
A bronchiolus is a small branch of the bronchi. It belongs to the lower respiratory tract. Solitary inflammation of the bronchioli is called bronchiolitis. What is a bronchiolus? The bronchioli are part of the lung tissue. Lung tissue is the tissue that makes up the lungs. It is formed partly by the bronchi and partly … Bronchiolus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Pneumology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the study, treatment and cure of diseases of the lungs and bronchi. Translated, the word accordingly also means “pulmonary medicine”. What is pulmonology? Pneumology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the study, treatment and cure of diseases of the lungs and bronchi. … Pneumology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Chest breathing (also thoracic or costal breathing) is a special form of breathing in which the ribs actively raise and lower. The resulting negative pressure causes air to flow into the lungs (inspiration) or be forced out of them (expiration) due to the elasticity of the lungs and chest. What is thoracic breathing? Chest breathing … Chest Breathing: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Expiration is the medical term for a phase of the respiratory cycle, more specifically the process of breathing out, which involves forcing air out of the lungs. This is usually a passive process of the body caused by the relaxation of the diaphragm as well as the chest muscles. What is expiration? Expiration is the … Expiration: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Auscultation of the lungs is used to diagnose lung disease and check lung function. This is done by listening to the lungs with a stethoscope. What is auscultation of the lungs? Auscultation of the lungs is used to diagnose lung disease and check lung function. This is done by listening to the lungs with a … Auscultation of the Lungs: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Neuron-specific enolase – or NSE for short – is a biocatalyst (enzyme) of sugar metabolism. It is present in the body in diverse cells such as the peripheral and central nervous systems and in organ tissues. Elevated NSE levels in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can be detected, particularly in the case of disease. … Neuron-specific Enolase: Function & Diseases
Those who are untrained quickly run out of breath in everyday life. This is especially true for asthma sufferers. Athletically active patients have attacks less often and cope better with their disease. Regular sport exercises the lungs, strengthens the respiratory muscles and protects against infections. Endurance sports with a steady load, such as swimming, cycling, … Asthma and Sport: Not a Contradiction
