Gas Exchange Flashcards
Think about things in pressure differences
1
Q
Ventilaition
A
Exchange of air between the atmosphere and the lungs
2
Q
Gas exchange
A
Transfer of gas and the bloodstream
3
Q
Cell respiration
A
Release of energy from organic molecules
4
Q
Passive diffusioms
A
Between the alveoli and capillaries (lungs and blood)
5
Q
Surfactant
A
Enables sm
6
Q
Type 1 Pneumocyte
A
7
Q
Type 2 Pneumocyte
A
Secretes pulmonary surfactant to reduce surface tension
8
Q
According to Boyle’s Law…
A
Pressure is inversely proportionate to volume
9
Q
When thoracic cavity increases…
A
pressure decreases
10
Q
Thoracic cavity decreases
A
pressure increases
11
Q
Intercostal Muscles
A
12
Q
Diaphragm
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