Gaseous exchange and health issues in humans Flashcards
1
Q
Partial pressure in lung
A
Higher partial pressure of CO2 in capillaries
Higher partial pressure of O in alveolus
2
Q
Partial pressure in cellular respiration
A
Higher partial pressure of CO2 in cell than capillaries
Higher partial pressure of O2 in capillaries than cells
3
Q
Ways carbon dioxide is transported and their percentage
A
70 bicarbonate ion
23 carbaminohaemogoblin
7 carbonic acid (Water)
4
Q
Name main respiratory health issues in humans
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
5
Q
COPD comprises of?
A
asthma
chronic bronchitis
emphysema
6
Q
Cause of asthma
A
swollen and thick bronchiole walls
7
Q
Cause of chronic bronchitis
A
inflamed bronchiole with excessive mucus
8
Q
Cause of emphylsema
A
Damaged alveolus walls
Narrow bronchiole
