Module 5: Respiratory System

Fig1. Structures of the respiratory system. 2012. Image by Yoshina. CC-BY-3.0

Introduction: The respiratory system regulates pulmonary ventilation to keep blood levels of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and pH within normal limits. In this lab, you'll explore respiratory physiology through two main activities. First, you'll use a simulation to gather data on subjects exposed to hypercapnia (high carbon dioxide) and hypoxemia (low oxygen) to understand how factors like arterial pCO2, pO2, and blood pH affect ventilation. These measurements are essential for diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and urinary conditions. In the second part of the lab, you'll observe and analyze changes in breathing patterns and learn how the respiratory system adjusts to maintain homeostasis.

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read the Module 5 Introduction 
2. Complete the Module 5 Pre-Lab exercises and Module 6 Pre-Lab Quiz before the DUE DATE (see the Course Calendar). 
3. Complete the Module 5 Lab Exercises [in-class or online].
4. Complete the Module 5 Post-Lab Quiz

**Please note: the final project should be submitted in this module or the next. Consider this when assigning activities and for grading time.

Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.