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3.3.2 Gas Exchange in Humans Flashcards

3.3.2 Gas Exchange in Humans

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1
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label this diagram without looking at the labbles

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https://www.savemyexams.com/a-level/biology/aqa/17/revision-notes/3-exchange–transport/3-2-human-gas-exchange/3-2-1-the-human-gas-exchange-system/

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what is the epiglottis

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flap made of cartilage attached to the entrance of the larynx

prevents food from going into the trachea and instead directs it to the oesophagus

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what is the larynx

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production of sound

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what is a nasal cavity

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filters,warms, and moistens air

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what is the plural membrane

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cover the lungs and line the chest cavity

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what is the lung

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organ of gas exchange

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what is the intercostal muscle

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moves ribs during respiration

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what is a diaphragm

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skeletal muscle of respiration

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what is bronchi

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Two divisions from trachea, each leading to one lung.

Secondary bronchi carry air to each lobe.

Similar structure to trachea but amount of cartilage reduced as bronchi get smaller.

Cilia and mucus present

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what is alveoli

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air sacs for gas exchange

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what is the trachea

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Flexible air way

Supported by c shaped rings of cartilage

Prevent trachea collapsing under low pressure when breathing in.

Muscular walls

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draw a diagram of a goblet cell

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https://www.microscopemaster.com/goblet-cells.html

it should have a lot of microvilli , secretory vesicles , golgi apparatus , goblet cells ,cilliated epithial cell, and ofc a nucleus

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how many lobes does the right lung have and name all of them

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3

superior lobe
middle lobe
inferior lobe

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how many lobes does the left lung have and name all of them

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2

superior lobe
inferior lobe

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goblet cells produce mucus . why is this important :

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Mucus made of mucin. Traps micro-organisms and debris, helping to keep the airways clear.

also acts as a lubricant , acts as a filter and traps any pathogens

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why are ciliated cells present in the trachea

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Cilia beat regularly to move micro-organisms and dust particles along with the mucus.
mitochondria provide energy for beating cilia.

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what are bronchioles

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Branched sub division of bronchi - smaller

Walls have no cartilage and are mainly composed of smooth muscle tissue and elastin lined with epithelial cells

Smooth muscle can constrict tubes to control the flow of air into and out of the alveoli

During exercise the bronchioles dilate for greater air flow.

Constriction avoids dust or environmental pollutants.

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the trachea are surrounded by cartilaginous rings . why is this important?

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acts as a support. they are hard but also very flexable allowing it to move when you swallow food

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what is the function of the epiglottis ?

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To cover the larynx (voice box) during swallowing , preventing food or suliva getting into the lungs.

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what is a alveoli

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Minute air sacs at the end of the bronchioles

Collagen and elastic fibres lie between them

Lined with squamous epithelia

Phagocytes inside keep lungs free of infection by attacking pathogens that have entered in inhaled air.

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what type of cell is aveoli made of and what is the benifit of this

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squarmous epithelium cells

thin and flat , allow for easier diffustion and a greater surface area

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How are alveoli adapted for gas exchange?

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Large surface area (80sqm total for one lung)

Flattened epithelial cells with very thin walls ~ 0.1µm (short diffusion distance)

Surrounded by capillaries to maintain concentration gradient

Collagen and elastic fibres allow expansion and recoil

The alveolar membrane = gas exchange surface

blood is slowed near alveoli therefore more time to diffuse and are flattened against the cappilliary cell wall

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how do alveoli maintain there structure

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Decrease in pressure on inspiration leads to a tendency for the lungs to collapse.

Cartilage keeps the trachea and bronchi open, but the alveoli lack this structural support.

Lung surfactant is a phospholipid that coats the surfaces of the lungs.

Without it, the watery lining of the alveoli would create surface tension and cause the surfaces to stick together

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info card read and recite

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babies born prematurely lack surfactant in their lungs. this causes the alveoli to collapse (neonate respiratory distress syndrome) and this is why neonates need to be intubated and given lung surfactant to help maintain lung structure.

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what is the pleural cavaty and what is its role

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Each lung is enclosed in a double membrane known as the pleural membrane.

Space between the two membranes is the pleural cavity, filled with a small amount of pleural fluid.

Role: to lubricate the lungs and adhere to the outer walls of the lungs to the thoracic (chest) cavity by water cohesion, so that the lungs expand with the chest while breathing.

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what is the 3 sets of muscles that are responsible for pressure change in the lungs

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Diaphragm (sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen)

Internal intercostal muscles (lie between ribs and cause expiration))

External intercostal muscles (lie between ribs and cause inspiration)

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labbel a diagram of a lung

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https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/584693964103071381/

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how does the ribcage move during inhalation

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up and out

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how does the ribcage move during exhalation

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down and in

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what are the steps for inspiration

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Inspiration (an active process)

1) External intercostal muscles contract moving ribs up and out

2) Internal intercostal muscles relax#

3) Diaphragm muscles contract causing it to flatten

4)This INCREASES the chest volume

5)This DECREASES the chest pressure

6)Atmospheric pressure is greater than pulmonary pressure and so SO AIR RUSHES IN

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what are the steps for exspiration

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Expiration (largely passive)

1)The internal intercostal muscles contract and the external intercostal muscles relax.

  1. The ribs move downwards and inwards.
  2. Diaphragm muscles relax and diaphragm moves back up
  3. This DECREASES the chest volume

5.This INCREASES the chest pressure

6.SO AIR FORCED OUT

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y/n does cartilage presents :
trachea
bronchi
large bronchiole
smaller bronchiole
smallest bronchiol
alveoli

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trachea :yes
bronchi:yes
large bronchiole:yes
smaller bronchiole:no
smallest bronchiol:no
alveoli :no

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y/n does smooth muscle presents :
trachea
bronchi
large bronchiole
smaller bronchiole
smallest bronchiol
alveoli

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trachea :yes
bronchi:yes
large bronchiole:yes
smaller bronchiole:yes
smallest bronchiol:yes
alveoli :no

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y/n does elastic fiber presents :
trachea
bronchi
large bronchiole
smaller bronchiole
smallest bronchiol
alveoli

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trachea :yes
bronchi:yes
large bronchiole:yes
smaller bronchiole:yes
smallest bronchiol:yes
alveoli :yes

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y/n does goblet cells presents :
trachea
bronchi
large bronchiole
smaller bronchiole
smallest bronchiol
alveoli

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trachea :yes
bronchi:no
large bronchiole:no
smaller bronchiole:no
smallest bronchiol:no
alveoli :no

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y/n does epithelium cells presents :
trachea
bronchi
large bronchiole
smaller bronchiole
smallest bronchiol
alveoli

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trachea :yes
bronchi:yes
large bronchiole:yes
smaller bronchiole:yes
smallest bronchiol:yes
alveoli : yes

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recoil of elastic tissue plays a majour part in expiration (rather like the air being released from a ballon) waht is it meant by recoil

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the elastic tissue is streached and put under pressure this then pushes back pushing air out and going back to its resting position

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only under more under more strenous conditions (exercise) do the various muscles play a part. if elastic tissue are damaged by disease expiration doesn’t occur as efficiently and concentration gradients cant be maintained. what effect will this have on an individual ?

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shortness of breath , tierdness as not enough oxygen is beiing brought to the red blood cells and therefore less oxygen for respiration

39
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comment on the gas composition before and after exhilation

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IN:
oxygen : 21 %
CO2: 0.04 %
nitrogen : 78%

OUT :
oxygen :16%
CO2: 4%
nitrogen : 78%

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what is :
Tidal volume

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Tidal volume: The volume of air breathed in and out without conscious effort (usually, 0.4 – 0.5 dm3 for adults)

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what is :
Ventilation rate

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Ventilation rate: The number of breaths per minute (healthy person at rest around 15 breaths)

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what is :
Inspiratory reserve volume

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Inspiratory reserve volume: The additional volume of air that can be inhaled with max effort after a normal inspiration.

43
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what is :
Expiratory reserve volume

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Expiratory reserve volume: the additional volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal exhalation.

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what is :
Vital Capacity

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Vital Capacity: The total volume of air that can be exhaled after a max inhalation = TV+IRV+ERV

45
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what is :Residual Volume

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Residual Volume: The volume of air remaining in the lungs after max exhalation (the lungs can never be completely emptied)

46
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what is ;
Total Lung Capacity

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Total Lung Capacity: VC + RV

47
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how do you calculate pulmonary ventilation rate :

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tidal volume x breathing rate

48
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what is the use of spirometry

also info card

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a spirometer is used to measure lung function and can be used to diagnose lung diseases. a spirometer is the standard equipment used ti measure the capacity of the human lungs. it consists of a chamber (of capacity appoximatly 6dm^-3) suspended freely over water and counterbalanced so that gases passed in or drawn out makes the chamber rise and fall. you can makea permanent marker record of the movements of the chamber either by attaching a pen to it and allowing it to write on a drum revolving slowly (kynograph) or by attaching a motion sensor which will conver movement into electronic signals that are then interpreted by your datalogging software.

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can you explain why the following is required when taking a spirometry reading :
counterpoise (counter balance)

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pushes the thing down to allow it to come back down

50
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can you explain why the following is required when taking a spirometry reading :
carbon dioxide absorber

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so that all changes to the lid level are from oxygen

51
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can you explain why the following is required when taking a spirometry reading :
nose clip

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so all ventilation comes through the mouth

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