3. Pulmonary Overview Flashcards by Stephanie Guo | Brainscape

Q

What is the purpose of pulm. syst?

A

Delivery of O2 to body
Removal of CO2
Misc. fxns

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Describe pressure gradient.

A

Gas flows from high P to low P

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What are the 3 requirements of pulm. syst?

A

Structures capable of vol. change
Support to prevent collapse
Force generation - mech to gen. work

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