Effects on Gas Exchange Flashcards
1
Q
How does exercise affect Gas Exchange?
A
The more exercise you do the higher your heart rate and the more Oxygen you require.
2
Q
How does Asthma affect Gas Exchange?
A
Asthma makes it harder for you to take in Oxygen and let out Carbon Dioxide by closing your trachea.
3
Q
How does Smoking affect Gas Exchange?
A
Smoking lowers your lung capacity and burns Cilia
4
Q
What are Cilia
A
Tiny hairs that push up mucus when you cough.
5
Q
What does Smoking do to your Cilia?
A
Burns them
