Release Date: 2024-03-11

Histology of Pulmonary Circulation & Related Structures

Seda Keskin (Author)

Release Date: 2024-03-11

The pulmonary circulation is a critical component of the cardiovascular system and facilitates gas exchange between the heart and lungs. The lungs and heart are the main organs in the pulmonary circulation. In addition, the organs of the respiratory system are also involved in the circulating oxygen and carbon dioxide cycle. The process begins with [...]

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First Page47
Last Page106
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053358886.2
ISBN978-605-335-888-6 (PDF)
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The pulmonary circulation is a critical component of the cardiovascular system and facilitates gas exchange between the heart and lungs. The lungs and heart are the main organs in the pulmonary circulation. In addition, the organs of the respiratory system are also involved in the circulating oxygen and carbon dioxide cycle. The process begins with the right ventricle pumping oxygen-poor blood into the pulmonary trunk, which bifurcates into the right and left pulmonary arteries. These arteries enter the lungs, where they divide into smaller arterioles and capillaries within the pulmonary alveoli, the primary site for gas exchange. After the gas exchange, pulmonary venules, which merge into larger vessels and eventually form pulmonary veins collected oxygen-rich blood. These vessels complete the pulmonary circuit by carrying oxygen-rich blood to the left atrium of the heart. Pulmonary arteries and veins show different histological features. The bronchi and bronchioles, which conduct the airways within the lungs, also play a supporting role in the pulmonary circulation. The bronchi are lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium interspersed with goblet cells that secrete mucus to trap inhaled particles. The underlying lamina propria contains elastic fibres, smooth muscle and seromucous glands that facilitate airway potency and clearance. In conclusion, the pulmonary circulation is a finely tuned system that includes the right ventricle, pulmonary arteries, alveoli, capillaries and pulmonary veins. Each component exhibits specific histological features that support its function in gas exchange and blood oxygenation, which are crucial for maintaining respiratory and cardiovascular health.

Seda Keskin (Author)
Research Assistant, Van Yuzuncu Yil University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4726-982X
3Seda Keskin (PhD (c)), completed her undergraduate education at Ondokuz Mayıs University, Ordu Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology in 2008. In 2010, she received her first master’s degree in Sakarya University Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Biology, and then completed her second master’s degree in Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Histology and Embryology in 2018. She has been continuing her doctorate education at the same university since 2018. She is currently working as a research assistant at Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Histology and Embryology. Her research interests include psoriasis, inflammatory skin diseases, mesenchymal stem cells, microbiota, intermittent fasting, aging, UV radiation, electromagnetic field, diabetes, metabolic diseases, cellular therapy, ovarian toxicity and stereology. Keskin has been involved in many national and international scientific articles, book chapters and projects and has presented at various congresses. Her research interests focus on psoriasis, inflammatory skin diseases, inflammasomes and metabolic syndrome.

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