Short Term Effects Of Exercise On Gas Exchange To The Alveoli Flashcards
1
Q
What is the partial pressure of the blood in capillaries at the lungs compared to oxygen
A
The partial pressure of the blood is lower than oxygen
2
Q
What is the pressure of the air in the alveoli during exercise
A
The ppO2 has a higher pressure
3
Q
How do the gases diffuse and what does the oxygen diffuse to?
A
The oxygen diffuses from the alveoli to blood
4
Q
During exercise what happens to the air in the alveoli
A
It has a lower ppCO2
