Pulmonary System Biochemistry 1 Flashcards
1
Q
In order to release carbon dioxide what must lung tissue do?
A
Release it from bicarbonate
2
Q
Carbon dioxide is bound with a hydrogen ion to form what?
A
Carbonic acid
3
Q
What enzyme converts carbonic acid into water and carbon dioxide?
A
Carbonic anhydrase
4
Q
What is the structure of surfactant?
A
It is a lipoprotein. Surfactant reduces liquid’s surface tension.
5
Q
Respiratory mucus is composed of what?
A
95% water which is mostly bound with a gel containing mucins, digestive enzymes, IgA, lysozymes, electrolytes, and metabolic waste.
6
Q
What role do mucins play in respiratory mucus?
A
It protects and lubricates the tissue
