Exchange Surfaces & Breathing Flashcards
Why is diffusion enough for single celled organisms
Metabolic activity of a single-celled organism is usually low, therefore O2 demands & CO2 production of the cell are low
The SA:V ratio of the organism is large
Features of specialised exchange surfaces
Structures of mammalian gaseous exchange surfaces
- Nasal Cavity
- Trachea
- Bronchus
- Bronchioles
- Aleveoli
Functions / characteristics of nasal cavity
Functions / characteristics of the trachea
Functions / characteristics of bronchus
Functions / characteristics of bronchioles
Functions / characteristics of Alveoli
Exchange surfaces specialised tissue?
What is ventilation of the lungs
How air is moved in & out as a result of pressure changes in the thorax (chest cavity)
What’s inspiration & what occurs during it
What is expiration & what occurs during it
Ventilation rate =
Tidal volume x breathing rate
Breathing rate =
Number of breaths taken in 1 minute
One breath = air in & out
What’s oxygen uptake
The volume of oxygen used up by someone in a given time