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What is the loss of alveolar surface area called?
The loss of alveolar surface area is referred to as "alveolar destruction" or "alveolar collapse." This condition can occur in various respiratory diseases, such as emphysema, where the walls of the alveoli are damaged, leading to a reduction in gas exchange efficiency. This loss impairs oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal, contributing to respiratory complications.
Tiny sac within the lungs which increases the respiratory surface?
Alveolar sac and alveoli
Name the respiratory surface in the lungs?
Respiratory surface is the region where gaseous exchange occur. It includes respiratory bronchiole, alveolar duct and alveolus. Large surface surface is needed the increase the diffusion rate of gaseous. Respiratory surface also exhibit other properties such as moist and only one-cell thick. Nika G.
What keeps the surface between the air and the alveolar cells moist in the lung?
alveolar fluid
What is intra-alveolar surface tension due to?
Intra-alveolar surface tension is due to the presence of surfactant molecules that reduce surface tension within the alveoli, preventing lung collapse by maintaining alveolar stability during breathing. Surfactant helps to reduce the work of breathing and facilitates gas exchange by preventing alveolar collapse at the end of expiration.
What percentage of the alveolar surface is covered with pulmonary capillaries?
99%
What is the name when magma reaches the surface?
Magma is liquid rock before it reaches the surface magma which reaches the surface is called lava.
What are respiratory surfaces?
Respiratory surface is the surface where respiratory gas exchange in an animal. Ex-lungs
What is the respiratory surface for protists?
the respiratory surface for protists is the alveolis and capillaries
What is the total alveolar surface area in the lungs of human beings?
100m2
What can form when a volcano reaches the surface?
Mountains form when the volcano reaches the surface
What causes intra alveolar-surface tension?
Intra-alveolar surface tension is caused by the presence of fluid lining the alveoli, mainly composed of surfactant molecules. Surfactant helps reduce surface tension by lowering the cohesive forces between water molecules, preventing alveolar collapse during exhalation and allowing for efficient gas exchange in the lungs.
