lung function
- Created by: Nayo
- Created on: 24-05-10 22:23
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How lung disease affects function
Pulmonary Tubercolsis – caused by bacteria
Infection:
· Immune system cells build a wall around bacteria in lungs
· Forms a small hard lump known as tubercles
· Infected tissue within tubercles dies – gaseous exchange surface is damaged so tidal volume is decreased
· Fibrosis which further reduces the tidal volume.
· Bacteria can enter the bloodstream they can…
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