4.5 breathing and gas exchange Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Where are the lungs located?
A
In the chest cavity
2
Q
What protects your lungs?
A
The rib cage
3
Q
What separates your lung from your abdomen?
A
The diaphragm
4
Q
What do the alveoli provide?
A
A very large surface area and a rich supply of blood capillaries
5
Q
What does alveoli allow?
A
It allows gases to diffuse into and out of the blood as efficiently as possible
