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3.1 exchange surfaces Flashcards

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1
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What is the role of surfactant in the lungs

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maintain surface tension so the alveoli does not get too over stretched

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Why is a baby’s first breath difficult

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large change in atmospheric pressure as the lungs are filled with fluid

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3
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What happens to the diaphragm during inspiration

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contraction

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4
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What happens to the diaphragm during expiration

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relaxation

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5
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What happens to the external intercostal muscles during inspiration

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contract

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What happens to the internal intercostal muscles during inspiration

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relax

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What happens to the external intercostal muscles during expiration

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relax

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8
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What happens to the internal intercostal muscles during expiration

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contract

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9
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What happens to the rib cage during inspiration

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up and out

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10
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What happens to the rib cage during expiration

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down and in

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11
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What happens to the thoraic volume during inspiration

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increases

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What happens to the thoraic volume during expiration

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decreases

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13
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What happens to the intrapulmonary pressure during inspiration

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decreases

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14
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What happens to the intrapulmonary pressure during expiration

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increases

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What happens to the air movement during inspiration

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pressure falls below atmospheric pressure so air is drawn inside

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What happens to the air movement during expiration

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pressure goes above the atmospheric pressure so air moves out

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17
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What structures does a trachea contain

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  • cartilage
  • smooth muscle
  • elastic fibres
  • ciliated epithelium
  • goblet cells
  • mucous glands
18
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What structures does the bronchi contain

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  • cartilage
  • smooth muscle
  • elastic fibres
  • ciliated epithelium
  • goblet cells
  • mucous glands
19
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What structures does the larger bronchioles contain

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  • smooth muscle
  • elastic fibres
  • ciliated epithelium
  • goblet cells
20
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What structures does the smaller bronchioles contian

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  • smooth muscle
  • elastic fibres
21
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What structures does the smallest bronchioles contain

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elastic fibres

22
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What structures does the alevoli contain

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elastic fibres

23
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Function of cartilage

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to support the trachae and ensure airway is open

24
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Function of the ciliated epithelium

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cilia on the surface which sweep mucus, dust and bacteria upwards

25
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Function of goblet cells

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secrete mucus

26
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Function of smooth muscle

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adjust size of airways

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Function of squamous epithelium

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short diffusion pathway for rapid gaseous exchange

28
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Function of elastic tissue

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recoil

29
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Define alveolar air

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air located in the alveoli that takes part in gaseous exchange

30
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Define tidal volume

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volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs with each breath at rest

31
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Define residual volume

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volume of air that is left in the lungs after maximum exhilation

32
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Define vital capacity

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volume of air that can be breathed in after maximum exhilation

33
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Define dead space air

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volume of ventilated air that isn’t participating in gaseous exchange

34
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Define inspiratory reserve volume

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maximum volume of air you can breathe in after normal inhilation

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Define expiratory reserve volume

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maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after normal exhilation

36
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Define total lung capacity

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vital capacity + residual volume

37
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What is the counter current system in fish

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  • opposite directional flow of water and blood
  • maintains concentration gradient in the capillary
38
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What is the ventilation mechanism in fish

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  • when the fish open their mouths the lower the floor of the buccal cavity
  • volume inside the buccal cavity increases so there is a decrease in pressure inside
  • the pressure is higher outside than inside so water flows in
  • the fish then raises the floor of the buccal cavity increasing the pressure
  • water flows outwards to the gill cavity
  • as water pressure builds in the gill cavity the operculum forces open and water exits the fish
39
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What is the ventilation mechanism in insects

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  • very active, flying insects need more oxygen
  • they create mass flow by closing the spiracles and using abdominal muscles to create a pumping movement
40
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Structure to function of the alveoli

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  • small = large SA:V ratio
  • constant blood flow = step concentration gradient
  • 1 cell thick = shorter diffusion distance
  • large number = increases SA
  • contains surfactant = maintains surface tension
  • contains elastin = allows recoil

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