Gas Exchange Flashcards
1
Q
What does the trachea split into
A
Bronchi
2
Q
What do the bronchi split into
A
Bronchioles
3
Q
What do bronchioles split into
A
Alveoli where has exchange takes place
4
Q
What happens for gas exchange
A
Alveoli are surrounded by a network of capillaries. These carry around blood with carbon dioxide in. The oxygen comes through and diffuse into the blood while the carbon dioxide diffuses into the alveolus to be breathed out
