Effects Of Lung Disease

Question 1

Tidal volume definition

Answer 1

The volume of air in each breath

Question 2

Ventilation rate definition

Answer 2

The number of breaths per minute

Question 3

Forced exploratory rate definition

Answer 3

The maximum volume of air that can be breathed out in one second

Question 4

Forced vital capacity

Answer 4

The maximum volume of air it is possible to breathe forcefully out of the lungs after a deep breath in

Question 5

4 main lung diseases

Answer 5

Tuberculosis

Fibrosis

Asthma

Emphysema

Question 6

Effects on lung disease on gas exchange

Answer 6

Tuberculosis, fibrosis, asthma and emphysema all reduce rate of gas exchange in the alveoli

As less oxygen able to diffuse into the blood stream the body cells receive less oxygen and the rate of aerobic respiration is reduced

So less energy is released and sufferers feel tired and weak

Question 7

How to work out percentage change

Answer 7

Percentage change = final value - original value (divided by) original value x 100