2A The Lungs Flashcards
1
Q
hat makes up the structure of the human lungs
A
tranches, bronchi, alveoli, capillary networks
2
Q
whats the function of human lungs
A
exchange of gases where air is forced in/out of lungs by breathing to get rid of co2 in blood and get oxygen to cells for respiration
3
Q
how are human lungs adapted to gas exchange
A
air goes thro tranches which splits in two bronchi and they split into bronchioles and finally into alveolus which are surrounded by a network of blood capillaries. The low o2 but high co2 in blood so oxygen diffuses into blood,co2 diffuses out