Respiratory toxicity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main purpose of the respiratory system?
A
Gas exchange
Biotransformation
Removal of not useful and harmful particles e.g dust
2
Q
What factors affect toxicity in the respiratory system?
A
solubility and paritcle size
3
Q
where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
A
In the alevoli
4
Q
what toxin can cause pulmonary oedema?
A
Ochratoxin
5
Q
what condition involves the cells walls of the alveloi being being damaged?
A
Emphysema -this also restricts breathing causing shortness of breath
6
Q
what are the 2 types of lung cancers?
A
non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer
