Gaseous exchange surfaces

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One reason why large multicellular organisms need a specialised exchange surface and small organisms don’t
small surface area to volume ratio
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Humans due to movement have a high…
Metabolic activity
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They secrete mucus to trap dirt and pathogens
Goblet cells
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Waft mucus up and out of the airway
Ciliates epithelium
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The general area where the lungs are found
Thorax
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Divides into the bronchi
Trachea
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This supports the trachea and bronchi by providing support and flexibility
Cartilage
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Allows the constriction of tubes to reduce air flow
Smooth muscle
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The bronchi divides into smaller….
Bronchioles
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Tiny air sacs where gas exchange happens efficiently.
Alveoli
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Alveoli consists of squamous epithelial tissue and what else…
Elastic fibres
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Humans due to movement have a high…

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They secrete mucus to trap dirt and pathogens

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Waft mucus up and out of the airway

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The general area where the lungs are found

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