2.1

Question 1

how does sticky mucus affect the lungs?

Answer 1

increase chance of lung infection and makes gas exchange less efficient

Question 2

what is Fick’s law?

Answer 2

rate of diffusion is directly proportional to:
(sa x difference in conc) / thickness of gas exchange surface

Question 3

how does sticky mucus affect gas exchange?

Answer 3

bronchioles blocked preventing movement of air into the alveoli, this causes over inflation of lung tissue beyond the blockage