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How would thick-walled alveoli affect the exchange of the respiratory gases?
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∙ 12y ago
lower exchange rate,takes longer for gases to diffuse
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How does emphysema affect a person's alveoli?
*IT* Doesnt Emphyesma is when alveoli die. how does it affect them... Well it would affect them like it affects every other cell in the body. (decreased O2) but it acually doesnt affect the alveoli it just happens when they die
How would moving from the coast to Denver affect the respiratory system?
a atria b alveoli c tracheal tubes d pulmonary bronchi
What diseases affect the alvioli?
Alveoli are the minute sacs inside the lungs that expand and contain a membrane that allows the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, called respiration. One of the major diseases that affect the alveoli is emphysema. That is when the walls between the alveoli breaks down and they lose surface area and become less efficient at respiration.
How does pneumonia affect the respiratory system?
Pneumonia can reduce the ability of the lungs to allow oxygen diffusion across the alveoli if accumulations of pus (exudate) or fluids block significant portions of the lungs.
If a respiratory disorder causes lungs to fill with fluid how might this affect a persons health?
It will cause difficulty breathing. Pt may be unable to lie flat or the shortness of breath will worsen with activity. As the fluid increases the difficulty breathing can become an emergent situation.
How does the respiratory system interact with the endocrine system?
the endocrine system works with the respiratory system by making changes to your body for example when the parts in your respiratory system grow that is the growth hormones from your endocrine system working with your respiratory system.
How does whooping cough affect your respiratory system?
The Respiratory System
What cells of the body does radon affect?
Pulmonary alveoli cells
How do respiratory system problems affect other systems?
Respiratory problems that limit efficient gas exchange will affect other systems. For instance, anything that limits oxygen in the body will result in decreased oxygen available for cellular activities. The blood-producing system will increase the level of red blood cells in an attempt to compensate.
Which respiratory tubes are primarily composed of smooth muscle and affect the flow of air to the alveoli?
There are no smooth muscle lined tubes in the respiratory system. The air is pulled into the lungs when the rib cage expands. The lungs are attached to the inside of the rib cage and move as it moves. Now there are skeletal muscles between the ribs called intercostal muscles. These muscles affect the rise and fall of the ribs during respiration.
How do the endocrine and respiratory systems work together?
The respiratory system delivers the oxygen needed for any system (including endocrine) to function.Both the endocrine and respiratory systems are dependent on each other. For example, there are certain hormones like adrenalin, which is released by the adrenal glands, which help to stimulate the respiratory activity. Also, some endocrine hormones have an effect on the dilation of the alveoli, or the respiratory passages. This can affect the amount of oxygen that the lungs absorb.I cannot answer this question, I am truly sorry. For I am trying to find it myself.
What organs does tobacco affect?
The Alveoli,Mouth,Heart,Blood,and Larynx
