7.2 The Mammalian Gaseous Exchange System Flashcards

1
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Mammals require a specialised exchange surface due to their…

A

low SA:V

high metabolic rate

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How do mammals change the COMPOSITION of air during gas exchange?

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inhale oxygen rich air

exhale carbon dioxide rich air

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Structures in the Human Gaseous Exchange System:

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nasal cavity,
trachea,
bronchi/bronchioles,
alveoli

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Air first enters into the nasal cavity before the trachea. What is its function & its features related to each function?

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WARMS air (good blood supply),
TRAPS dust & bacteria (hair + mucus),
increases HUMIDITY of air (moist),

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What are the advantages linked to each function of the nasal cavity?

  1. warms air
  2. traps dust & bacteria
  3. humidifies air
A

good blood supply brings heat into large surface area,
lined with mucus & hair,
moist

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Why does air need to be HEATED to body temperature in the nasal cavity before entering the lungs?

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prevents damage to delicate lung tissues (squamous epithelium, ciliated epithelium)

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7
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What helps trap dust & bacteria in the nasal cavity?

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mucus & hair

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8
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Why does air need to be HUMIDIFIED in the nasal cavity before entering the lungs?

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prevent evaporation of LUNG SURFACTANT

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What prevents the trachea from collapse due to air pressure changes?

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rings of cartilage

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Why are rings of cartilage incomplete?

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to allow peristalsis of oesophagus behind it

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Why are rings of cartilage required around the trachea?

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prevent collapse from changes in air pressure

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12
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What tissue is the trachea lined with?

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ciliated epithelial tissue

goblet cells&raquo_space; mucus, ciliated epithelial cells&raquo_space; cilia

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13
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air outside –> _____ –> _____ –> _____ –> _____ –> _____

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nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli

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Ciliated epithelial cells waft the dust/bacteria trapped in mucus towards the…

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oesophagus so that it can be digested

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15
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Rings of cartilage are found in…

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trachea & bronchi

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16
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Bronchi divide into…

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bronchioles

17
Q

How do bronchioles direct air flow?

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contain SMOOTH MUSCLE which contracts/relaxes to constrict/dilate airway

18
Q

What are alveoli?

A

AIR SACS with elastic fibres + collagen

which increase surface area for diffusion

19
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What are the features of alveoli and their related functions?

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High SA&raquo_space; fast rate of diffusion
1 cell thick squamous epithelium&raquo_space; short diffusion distance
Good blood supply&raquo_space; steep concentration gradient
Good ventilation&raquo_space; steep concentration gradient

20
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What are alveoli coated in and what is its function?

A

lung surfactant

prevents alveolar collapse

21
Q

What is lung surfactant made from?

A

solution of water + phospholipids,

phospholipids reduce cohesion

22
Q

What is found between the lungs & thorax & what does it do?

A

pleural fluid,

lubricates & creates vacuum preventing air escape

23
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How does ventilation occur in the lungs?

A

DIAPHRAGM & EXTERNAL INTERCOSTAL muscles contract & relax
changes VOLUME & therefore PRESSURE of thorax
causes air to move in/out

24
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EXHALATION:

A

Diaphragm muscle + external intercostal muscle relaxes,
Diaphragm moves up + ribs fall,
volume of thorax ↓, so pressure ↑,
pressure outside < pressure inside so air moves out

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INHALATION:
Diaphragm muscle + external intercostal muscle contract, Diaphragm moves down + ribs rise, volume of thorax ↑, so pressure ↓, pressure outside > pressure inside so air moves in
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Internal intercostal muscles are found on the interior, and only contract during...
forced exhalation
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What happens during an asthma attack?
cells lining bronchioles release HISTAMINES, stimulate GOBLET CELLS to produce more mucus & SMOOTH MUSCLE to contract, swelling + inflammation >> less air flow to alveoli