Basics of Gaseous exchange Flashcards
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Breathing
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The Mechanical process where air moves in and out of the lungs
2
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Gaseous exchange
A
the exchange of O2 and CO2 across a gases exchange surface
3
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Cellular respiration
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The release of energy from organic compounds in the presence of oxygen
4
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The necessity of Gaseous Exchange
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To obtain oxygen from the air and make it possible for cells to respirator
CO2 is released through this process
A high concentration of CO2 can cause the PH of some body fluids to decrease
5
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Requirements for Gaseous Exchange
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- huge surface area
- moist surface
- thin
- protected
6
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Diffusion
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Molecules that move from a high concentration to lower concertation
