The Control of Breathing and Respiratory Rhythm

 
Control Of
breathing
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objectives:
 
 
By the end of the lecture you will be able to:
Understand the role of the medulla oblongata in determining the basic pattern of
respiratory activity.
List some factors that can modify the basic breathing pattern e.g.
a.
The Hering-Breuer reflexes
b.
The proprioceptor reflexes
c.
The protective reflexes, like the irritant, and the J-receptors.
Understand the respiratory consequences of changing PO2 , PCO2 , and PH.
Describe the locations and roles of the peripheral and central chemoreceptors.
Compare and contrast metabolic and respiratory acidosis and metabolic and respiratory
alkalosis
 
Controls of rate and depth of respiration
 
Arterial PO2  (oxygen pressure) 
“ Normal arterial PO2=
100
    When PO2 is 
VERY low
 (Hypoxia), ventilation increases. 
“Less sensitive , major changes in PO2 will
cause increase ventilation”
 
Arterial PCO2 ( Carbon dioxide pressure) 
“ Normal arterial PCO2=
40
 The most important regulator of ventilation is PCO2
, small increases in PCO2, greatly increases
ventilation. 
يعني ان زيادة بسيطه في تركيز ثاني اكسيد الكربون تعطي زيادة كبيرة في معدل التهوية  “most sensitive , any minor
changes in PCO2 , ventilation will greatly increase”
 
Arterial pH 
“ Normal pH=
7.4
As hydrogen ions increase (acidosis)
(الحمضية
)
, alveolar ventilation increases. 
بعض الرياضيين يزيدون الحموضة
في دمهم عشان يفكون ارتباط الاكسجين فيغذي العضلات
 
 
 
Rate: Normal 
8-12 
breaths per min
 
Depth of breathing two types :
normal”superficial and deep
 
 
 
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Controlling of Respiratory
Rhythm is done or
maintained by Medulla
Oblongata
 
which
contains VRG, DRG,
Pneumotaxic center and
apneustic center.
 
Medullary Respiratory centers
 
Inspiratory area (Dorsal Respiratory Group) DRG
-Determines basic rhythm of breathing. 
Damage of this area lead to breathing arrhythmia
-Causes contraction of diaphragm and external intercostals. 
“inspiration”
Expiratory area (Ventral Respiratory Group) VRG
-Although it contains both inspiratory and expiratory neurons. It is 
inactive
during normal quiet breathing. 
As you know normal expiration is a passive
process no need for muscles
-Activated by inspiratory area during forceful breathing.
-Causes contraction of the internal intercostals and abdominal muscles.
The medullary respiratory center stimulates basic
inspiration for about 2 seconds and then basic expiration
for about 3 seconds
 (
5
breaths/
sec
 = 
12
breaths/
min
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Inspiration last for 2 seconds which is shorter than expiratory that last for 3 seconds !!! why?
Because inspiration is an active process that involves muscles while expiration is an inactive
process depend upon lung recoiling and inspiratory muscles relaxation.
 
 
 
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The respiratory center is composed
of several groups of neurons located
bilaterally in the medulla oblongata
and pons of the brainstem, It is
divided into three major collections
of neurons:
(1) a dorsal respiratory group,
located in the dorsal portion of the
medulla, which mainly causes
inspiration; (2) a ventral respiratory
group, located in the ventrolateral
part of the medulla, which mainly
causes expiration; and (3)The
pneumotaxic center, located
dorsally in the superior portion of
the pons,which mainly controls rate
and depth of breathing.
 
Pontine Respiratory centers
 
Transition
”التبديل”
 between inhalation and
exhalation is controlled by:
These two areas contribute in switching off of inhalation or
exhalation to prevent continuous inhalation or exhalation
1- 
Pneumotaxic area
Inhibits inspiratory area of medulla to stop inhalation.
Therefore, breathing is more rapid when pneumotaxic
area is active.
 
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Apneustic area
Stimulates inspiratory area of medulla to prolong
inhalation. Therefore slow respiration and prolonged
respiratory cycles will result if it is stimulated.
 
 
A Pneumotaxic Center 
Limits the Duration of
Inspiration and Increases the Respiratory Rate A pneumotaxic
center, located dorsally in the nucleus parabrachialis of the
upper pons, transmits signals to the inspiratory area. The
primary effect of this center is to control the “switch-off” point of
the inspiratory ramp, thus controlling the duration of the filling
phase of the lung cycle. When the pneumotaxic signal is strong,
inspiration might last for as little as 0.5 second,thus filling the
lungs only slightly; when the pneumotaxic signal is weak,
inspiration might continue for 5 or more seconds, thus filling the
lungs with a great excess of air.The function of the pneumotaxic
center is primarily to limit inspiration.This has a secondary effect
of increasing the rate of breathing because limitation of
inspiration also shortens expiration and the entire period of
each respiration. A strong pneumotaxic signal can increase the
rate of breathing to 30 to 40 breaths per minute, whereas a
weak pneumotaxic signal may reduce the rate to only 3 to 5
breaths per minute.
The apneustic center 
of pons sends signals to the dorsal
respiratory center in the medulla to delay the 'switch off' signal
of the inspiratory ramp provided by the pneumotaxic center of
pons. It controls the intensity of breathing. The apneustic center
is inhibited by pulmonary stretch receptors
 
 
 
Special thanks to team
436
 
As we said , there are some
chemical substances that regulate
respiration such as Oxygen and
Carbon dioxide. Receptors detect
changes in a substance level so,it
will send signals to CNS to
influence and overcome the
condition.
 
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Most of the
chemoreceptors are in the
carotid bodies
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few are also in the 
aortic
bodies
, shown in the lower
part of 
Figure 41-4
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very few are located
elsewhere in association
with other arteries of the
thoracic and abdominal
regions.
 
Chemoreceptor Control of Breathing
 
 
If the person has acidosis due to metabolic problem only the 2nd pathway will be stimulated, but if he has a
problem which leads to an
 increase in Pco2 the two pathways will be stimulated, so it will have a bigger
impact than if the problem were only in the pH.
 
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Oxygen, in contrast, with CO2
does not have a significant
direct
 effect on the respiratory
center of the brain in
controlling respiration. Instead,
it acts almost entirely on
peripheral 
chemoreceptors
located in the 
carotid
and 
aortic
bodies
, and these in turn
transmit appropriate nervous
signals to the respiratory
center for control of
respiration.
 
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               Hering-Breuer inflation reflex
 
•When the lung becomes overstretched (tidal
volume is 1 L or more), stretch receptors located in
the wall bronchi and bronchioles transmit signals
through vagus nerve to DRG producing effect
similar to pneumotaxic center stimulation. 
اذا عبيت
صدرك زيادة عن الطبيعي , هذه الزيادة بتحسس مستقبلات على جدار الرئة عشان توقف
عملية التنفس
Switches off
  inspiratory signals and thus 
stops
further inspiration .
•This reflex also increases the rate of respiration as
does the pneumotaxic center.
 
Some
references call
it stretch reflex
Lung Inflation Signals Limit Inspiration—The Hering-
BreuerInflation Reflex
In addition to the central nervous system respiratory control
mechanisms operating entirely within the brain stem, sensory nerve
signals from the lungs also help control respiration. Most important,
located in the muscular portions of the walls of the bronchi and
bronchioles throughout the lungs are 
stretch receptors
 that transmit
signals through the 
vagi
 into the dorsal respiratory group of neurons
when the lungs become overstretched. These signals affect inspiration
in much the same way as signals from the pneumotaxic center; that is,
when the lungs become overly inflated, the stretch receptors activate
an appropriate feedback response that “switches off” the inspiratory
ramp and thus stops further inspiration. This is called the 
Hering-
Breuer inflation reflex
. This reflex also increases the rate of respiration,
as is true for signals from the pneumotaxic center.
In humans, the Hering-Breuer reflex probably is not activated until the
tidal volume increases to more than three times normal (>≈ 1.5 liters
per breath). Therefore, this reflex appears to be mainly a protective
mechanism for preventing excess lung inflation rather than an
important ingredient in normal control of ventilation.
 
 
 
 
These are factors that can exert effect on respiration
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Lung J receptors are found in the wall of alveoli
that is in contact with pulmonary capillaries. In
case of pulmonary edema, these receptors will
get activated and try to increase rate of
respiration to compensate since edema will
narrow the gases exchange area.
 
               Factors Influencing Respiration
 
Summary of the
factors the influence
respiration
 
             Cont..factors affecting respiration
Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis
-Hypoventilation.
-Accumulation of CO
2 
in the
tissues .
P
CO2
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pH decreases.
P
O2  
decreases.
-Hyperventilation.
”washing out CO2”
-Excessive loss of CO
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P
CO2
 decreases (
35
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pH increases.
P
O2  
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Gases change acidity or basicity of the blood
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Ingestion, infusion, or
production of a fixed acid.
decreased renal excretion of
hydrogen ions. 
H+
loss of bicarbonate or other
bases from the extracellular
compartment. 
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Excessive loss of fixed acids
from the body.
Ingestion, infusion, or
excessive renal reabsorption
of bases such as bicarbonate
HCO3-
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” more basic”
The respiratory system can compensate for metabolic acidosis or alkalosis by altering
alveolar ventilation. 
Hypoventilation
                     
Hyperventilation
 
 
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Products of the cell change acidity or basicity of the blood
Female’s team:
Leader: 
Alanoud Salman Alotaiby
Members:
Sarah Alflaij
 
 
 
Male’s team:
Leader: 
Abdulhakim AlOnaiq
Members:
Naif Almutairi
Abdullah Alzaid
Saad alfawzan
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The content delves into the intricacies of the control of breathing, emphasizing the role of the medulla oblongata in regulating respiratory activity. It explores factors modifying breathing patterns, respiratory consequences of changing PO2, PCO2, and pH, and the functions of central and peripheral chemoreceptors. Additionally, it discusses the medullary respiratory centers responsible for maintaining respiratory rhythm.

  • Breathing control
  • Respiratory rhythm
  • Medulla oblongata
  • Chemoreceptors
  • Respiratory centers

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  1. Control Of breathing Color index: Red: important Green: doctor s notes Grey: extra information Pink: found only in female s slides Blue: found only in male s slides Yellow: numbers contact us at: physiologyteam437@gmail.com @physio437 Physiology 437 team work Editing file

  2. objectives: By the end of the lecture you will be able to: Understand the role of the medulla oblongata in determining the basic pattern of respiratory activity. List some factors that can modify the basic breathing pattern e.g. a. The Hering-Breuer reflexes b. The proprioceptor reflexes c. The protective reflexes, like the irritant, and the J-receptors. Understand the respiratory consequences of changing PO2 , PCO2 , and PH. Describe the locations and roles of the peripheral and central chemoreceptors. Compare and contrast metabolic and respiratory acidosis and metabolic and respiratory alkalosis

  3. Controls of rate and depth of respiration Depth of breathing two types : normal superficial and deep Rate: Normal 8-12 breaths per min Arterial PO2 (oxygen pressure) Normal arterial PO2=100 When PO2 is VERY low (Hypoxia), ventilation increases. Less sensitive , major changes in PO2 will cause increase ventilation Arterial PCO2 ( Carbon dioxide pressure) Normal arterial PCO2=40 The most important regulator of ventilation is PCO2, small increases in PCO2, greatly increases ventilation. changes in PCO2 , ventilation will greatly increase most sensitive , any minor Arterial pH Normal pH=7.4 As hydrogen ions increase (acidosis)( ), alveolar ventilation increases.

  4. Controlling of Respiratory Rhythm is done or maintained by Medulla Oblongata which contains VRG, DRG, Pneumotaxic center and apneustic center. " . "

  5. Medullary Respiratory centers Inspiratory area (Dorsal Respiratory Group) DRG -Determines basic rhythm of breathing. Damage of this area lead to breathing arrhythmia -Causes contraction of diaphragm and external intercostals. inspiration Expiratory area (Ventral Respiratory Group) VRG -Although it contains both inspiratory and expiratory neurons. It is inactive during normal quiet breathing. As you know normal expiration is a passive process no need for muscles -Activated by inspiratory area during forceful breathing. -Causes contraction of the internal intercostals and abdominal muscles. The medullary respiratory center stimulates basic inspiration for about 2 seconds and then basic expiration for about 3 seconds (5breaths/sec = 12breaths/min). Inspiration last for 2 seconds which is shorter than expiratory that last for 3 seconds !!! why? Because inspiration is an active process that involves muscles while expiration is an inactive process depend upon lung recoiling and inspiratory muscles relaxation. The first system that controls respiration is CNS The respiratory center is composed of several groups of neurons located bilaterally in the medulla oblongata and pons of the brainstem, It is divided into three major collections of neurons: (1) a dorsal respiratory group, located in the dorsal portion of the medulla, which mainly causes inspiration; (2) a ventral respiratory group, located in the ventrolateral part of the medulla, which mainly causes expiration; and (3)The pneumotaxic center, located dorsally in the superior portion of the pons,which mainly controls rate and depth of breathing.

  6. Pontine Respiratory centers A Pneumotaxic Center Limits the Duration of Inspiration and Increases the Respiratory Rate A pneumotaxic center, located dorsally in the nucleus parabrachialis of the upper pons, transmits signals to the inspiratory area. The primary effect of this center is to control the switch-off point of the inspiratory ramp, thus controlling the duration of the filling phase of the lung cycle. When the pneumotaxic signal is strong, inspiration might last for as little as 0.5 second,thus filling the lungs only slightly; when the pneumotaxic signal is weak, inspiration might continue for 5 or more seconds, thus filling the lungs with a great excess of air.The function of the pneumotaxic center is primarily to limit inspiration.This has a secondary effect of increasing the rate of breathing because limitation of inspiration also shortens expiration and the entire period of each respiration. A strong pneumotaxic signal can increase the rate of breathing to 30 to 40 breaths per minute, whereas a weak pneumotaxic signal may reduce the rate to only 3 to 5 breaths per minute. The apneustic center of pons sends signals to the dorsal respiratory center in the medulla to delay the 'switch off' signal of the inspiratory ramp provided by the pneumotaxic center of pons. It controls the intensity of breathing. The apneustic center is inhibited by pulmonary stretch receptors Transition between inhalation and exhalation is controlled by: These two areas contribute in switching off of inhalation or exhalation to prevent continuous inhalation or exhalation 1- Pneumotaxic area Inhibits inspiratory area of medulla to stop inhalation. Therefore, breathing is more rapid when pneumotaxic area is active. 2- Apneustic area Stimulates inspiratory area of medulla to prolong inhalation. Therefore slow respiration and prolonged respiratory cycles will result if it is stimulated.

  7. Special thanks to team 436 As we said , there are some chemical substances that regulate respiration such as Oxygen and Carbon dioxide. Receptors detect changes in a substance level so,it will send signals to CNS to influence and overcome the condition.

  8. Chemoreceptor Control of Breathing 2nd 1st If the person has acidosis due to metabolic problem only the 2nd pathway will be stimulated, but if he has a problem which leads to an increase in Pco2 the two pathways will be stimulated, so it will have a bigger impact than if the problem were only in the pH.

  9. Effect of blood CO2 level on central chemoreceptors

  10. Some references call it stretch reflex Hering-Breuer inflation reflex When the lung becomes overstretched (tidal volume is 1 L or more), stretch receptors located in the wall bronchi and bronchioles transmit signals through vagus nerve to DRG producing effect similar to pneumotaxic center stimulation. , Lung Inflation Signals Limit Inspiration The Hering- BreuerInflation Reflex In addition to the central nervous system respiratory control mechanisms operating entirely within the brain stem, sensory nerve signals from the lungs also help control respiration. Most important, located in the muscular portions of the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles throughout the lungs are stretch receptors that transmit signals through the vagi into the dorsal respiratory group of neurons when the lungs become overstretched. These signals affect inspiration in much the same way as signals from the pneumotaxic center; that is, when the lungs become overly inflated, the stretch receptors activate an appropriate feedback response that switches off the inspiratory ramp and thus stops further inspiration. This is called the Hering- Breuer inflation reflex. This reflex also increases the rate of respiration, as is true for signals from the pneumotaxic center. In humans, the Hering-Breuer reflex probably is not activated until the tidal volume increases to more than three times normal (> 1.5 liters per breath). Therefore, this reflex appears to be mainly a protective mechanism for preventing excess lung inflation rather than an important ingredient in normal control of ventilation. Switches off inspiratory signals and thus stops further inspiration . This reflex also increases the rate of respiration as does the pneumotaxic center.

  11. These are receptors found mainly in the epithelium of conduction zone of respiratory system known as irritant receptors that detect any foreign body that enters ,so it will stimulate cough or sneezing reflex to get rid of the foreign body. These are factors that can exert effect on respiration Lung J receptors are found in the wall of alveoli that is in contact with pulmonary capillaries. In case of pulmonary edema, these receptors will get activated and try to increase rate of respiration to compensate since edema will narrow the gases exchange area.

  12. Factors Influencing Respiration Summary of the factors the influence respiration

  13. Cont..factors affecting respiration

  14. Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Alkalosis In level of gases -Hyperventilation. washing out CO2 -Hypoventilation. -Excessive loss of CO2. -Accumulation of CO2 in the tissues . PCO2decreases ( 35 mmHg). pH increases. PO2 increase. PCO2increases pH decreases. PO2 decreases. Gases change acidity or basicity of the blood

  15. Metabolic Acidosis Metabolic Alkalosis In level of cells Ingestion, production of a fixed acid. decreased renal excretion of hydrogen ions. H+ loss of bicarbonate or other bases from the extracellular compartment. HCO3- pH decrease more acidic infusion, or Excessive loss of fixed acids from the body. Ingestion, infusion, excessive renal reabsorption of bases such as bicarbonate HCO3- pH increases. more basic or Products of the cell change acidity or basicity of the blood The respiratory system can compensate for metabolic acidosis or alkalosis by altering alveolar ventilation. Hypoventilation Hyperventilation

  16. Females team: Leader: Alanoud Salman Alotaiby Members: Sarah Alflaij Male s team: Leader: Abdulhakim AlOnaiq Members: Naif Almutairi Abdullah Alzaid Saad alfawzan

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