Regulation of respiratory movements & Disorders of the Respiratory System

 Regulation of respiratory movements & Disorders



Regulation of respiratory movements: 

 1. A Special center present in the medulla region of brain, called Respiratory rhythm centre is primarily responsible for this regulation. 

2. another center present in the pons of the brain stem called Pneumotaxic Center can moderate the functions of the Respiratory rhythm centre 

3. A Chemo-sensitive area is situated adjacent to the respiratory rhythm center. which is highly sensitive to CO2 and Hydrogen ions.


 Disorders of the Respiratory System

1. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma come under Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases. (COPDs)

Occupational Respiratory Disorders: 
1. Asbestosis (asbestosis industry)
2 Silicosis (mining industries, quarries)
3. Siderosis: (inhaled iron particles)
4. Black lung diseases (coal mine workers)

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