A cardiopulmonary anatomical illustration shows how
the heart and lungs work together to circulate oxygenated
blood, remove carbon dioxide, and maintain essential
body functions.
A closed aortic valve prevents blood from flowing
backward from the aorta into the left ventricle during
diastole, ensuring proper one-way blood circulation
through the cardiovascular system.
Acute bronchitis. Inflammation of the bronchi generally
caused by viral infections, which produce cough, mucus, and
respiratory difficulty, being a common condition after
colds or flu.
Airborne transmission occurs when infectious particles are
transmitted through the air. Preventive measures are essential.
to reduce its spread. The use of masks protects and reduces
the spread of respiratory infections.
Altered bronchial mucosa. It represents the increase in secretion
of mucus by goblet cells and bronchial inflammation, causing
airflow obstruction, persistent cough, and respiratory difficulty,
typical in bronchitis.
Altered mucous cells. They represent the hyperactivity of the
goblet cells with excessive production of thick mucus, which
which causes obstruction of the airways, persistent cough
and respiratory difficulty in bronchitis.
Alveolar mucus. It represents the excessive and thick accumulation
of mucus in the respiratory epithelium, caused by inflammation, which
hinders airflow and causes persistent cough and respiratory problems.
Infectious alveolar pneumonia is an inflammation of the alveoli.
caused by microorganisms. It causes fluid accumulation, hindering
gas exchange and generating respiratory symptoms.
The alveolar structure consists of small air sacs called alveoli located in the lungs. These microscopic structures allow oxygen to enter the bloodstream and carbon dioxide to leave the body.
Alveoliand bronchiolesare lung structures where gas exchangeoccurs. They allow oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to leave the body during breathing.
Bronchioles and alveoli are small respiratory structures within the lungs. Bronchioles lack hyaline cartilage and are surrounded by smooth muscle, while alveoli are tiny air sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs.
The anatomy of the alveolus shows an air-filled cavity with walls made of simple squamous epithelium. Elastic and collagen fibers support pulmonary capillaries and enable gas exchange.