Breathing

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What processes occur during inspiration?
Diaphragm flattens. Intercostal muscles contract. Rib cage moves upwards and outwards. Lung pressure decreases.
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What processes occur during expiration?
Diaphragm relaxes. Muscles relax. Ribcage moves downwards
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How are lungs adapted for gaseous exchange?
Large surface area- alveoli
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Why is being thin helpful for gaseous exchange?
short diffusion pathway. One cell thick
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how do the lungs maintain a concentration gradient?
Good blood supply. Take away more oxygen and bring more carbon dioxide. breathing in and out refreshes air in lungs.
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What processes occur during expiration?

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Diaphragm relaxes. Muscles relax. Ribcage moves downwards

Card 3

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How are lungs adapted for gaseous exchange?

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Card 4

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Why is being thin helpful for gaseous exchange?

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how do the lungs maintain a concentration gradient?

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