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Smoking causes damage to the respiratory system, including the cilia in the lungs. This leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to exchange gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Over time, smoking can impair lung function and decrease the efficiency of gaseous exchange, leading to respiratory problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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What is 'gaseous exchange'?
Gaseous exchange is the movement of oxygen in the body, it takes place in the lungs through diffusion by the alveolar surface. There are millions of alveloi in the lungs, which gives it around 70m2 of exchange surface.
How does smoking effect gas exchange?
Smoking damages the delicate tissues in the lungs, leading to inflammation and scarring. This damage reduces the surface area available for gas exchange, making it harder for oxygen to enter the bloodstream and for carbon dioxide to be removed. Over time, this can lead to respiratory issues and decreased lung function.
Where does gaseous exchange take place and which two gases are involved?
Gaseous exchange takes place in the lungs, specifically in the alveoli. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide from the bloodstream diffuses into the alveoli to be exhaled.
Does smoking have an effect on sperm count?
Yes, smoking can have a negative effect on sperm count. It has been linked to lower sperm count, decreased sperm motility, and abnormal sperm shape. Smoking can also increase DNA damage in sperm, which can affect fertility.
In what state the atoms move the fastest?
Particles in the gaseous state move at a very high rate and have a large effect on each other. Particles on a liquid state move slower but still have a measurable effect on each other. Particles in a solid state move very slowly and have little effect on each other.
How does cigarette smoking reduce the efficiency of gaseous exchange in the lungs?
the best answer is:Smoking reduces the gases in oxygen
What is the name for exchange of gas in the lungs?
gaseous exchange
What part of lungs are affected by smoking?
Lungs get coated with soot, which reduces their ability to act as an exchange barrier, making breathing and gaseous exchange harder.
What is the difference between ventilation and gaseous exchange?
Gaseous exchange is a natural process, ventilation is a forced process.
Where is the site for gaseous exchange?
The site for gaseous exchange is the lungs. Carbon dioxide is exhaled and is substituted for oxygen which is inhaled.
What exchange takes place in the lungs?
gaseous exchange - in the alveolis
Where in the lungs does gaseous exchange take place?
alveoli is the site for gaseous exchange. They are the air filled sacs where carbon dioxide and oxygen is exchanged
What is another term for gaseous exchange?
RESPIRATION
What 2 types gaseous exchange?
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What is gaseous exchange and how does it work?
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What is the concept of gaseous exchange in human?
the lungs
What is the work of capillaries?
allow gaseous exchange
