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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
What is the normal PH in the lungs?
The normal pH in the lungs is around 7.4, which is slightly alkaline. This pH level is important for optimal functioning of the respiratory system and gas exchange in the alveoli. Changes in pH can affect breathing and overall lung function.
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.
How might damaged alveoli affect the oxygen level in the blood?
Damaged alveoli can reduce the surface area available for gas exchange, including oxygen uptake. This can lead to decreased oxygen diffusion into the bloodstream, resulting in lower oxygen levels in the blood.
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 fluid between the lungs and chest wall affect respiratory function?
The fluid between the lungs and chest wall can affect respiratory function by making it harder for the lungs to expand and contract properly. This can lead to difficulty breathing and decreased oxygen exchange in the body.
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
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 does partial pressure affect the movement of oxygen from the alveoli to the blood?
Partial pressure affects the movement of oxygen from the alveoli to the blood because it is the main driving force for oxygen movement in the lungs.Oxygen passes from the air to the fluid within the alveoli, into the cell of the alveoli.
