This course is Lesson 1 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Pulmonary Rehab: The Pathologies and the Challenges." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Anatomy & physiology of the respiratory system
II. Structure & function of the respiratory pump
III. Neural control of respiration
IV. Control of ventilation during exercise
V. Ventilation & lung mechanics
VI. Gas exchange
VII. Gas transport
VIII. Pathologies that arise throughout the respiratory system

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system in health.
2. Descirbe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system in chronic disease.