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When the alveoli become permanently damaged the resulting condition is known as?
emphasema
Reduced gas diffusion because of the destruction of alveoli is a medical condition known as?
The medical condition known as reduced gas diffusion due to destruction of alveoli is called emphysema. It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by the progressive damage to the lung tissue, leading to decreased ability to efficiently exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
What is the medical condition of edema also known as?
accumulation of excess liquid in tissues
The pressure in the alveoli is known as ?
intrapleural pressure
What structure is at the end of the smallest tubes in lungs?
alveoli
What is heated liquid turned to gas called?
Evaporation is the process and the gas formed by liquid in heated condition is called vapours
If smoking irratates the breathing passages and become clogged with mucus what condition is it in?
The condition is known as bronchitis. It involves inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which can cause increased mucus production and difficulty breathing. Smoking is a common cause of chronic bronchitis.
The structures within the lung that allow exchange of gasses with the bloodstream are known as?
alveoli?
With which disorder do the alveolar walls lose their elasticity become over-inflated and eventually rupture?
This condition is known as emphysema. It is characterized by damage to the alveoli in the lungs, leading to a loss of elasticity in the alveolar walls. Over time, this can result in the alveoli becoming over-inflated and eventually rupturing, causing difficulty breathing and other respiratory issues.
What is your nostril also known as?
Nostrils are also known as nasal passages or nasal cavities.
The fluid that lines the alveoli contains a substance that reduces surface tension known as?
surfactant
The thin walled sace in the lungs where air exchange occurs are known as?
The alveolus (plural alveoli)
