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Diffusion
The movement of gas molecules from a area of high low to concentration.
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Gaseous Exchange
The movement of oxygen from the air into the blood and CO2 from the blood to the air.
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Tidal Volume
Volume of air breathed in or out per breath.
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Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
Volume of air that can be forcibly inspired after a normal breath.
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Expiatory Reserve Volume (ERV)
Volume of air that can be forcibly expired after a normal breath.
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Residual Volume
The amount of air that remains in the lungs after the maximal expiration.
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Spirometer
Device that is useed to measure the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs.
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Partial Pressure
Pressure exerted by an individual gas when it exists within a mixture of gases.
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Diffusion
Movement of gas molecules from an area of high concentration to a area of low concentration.
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Concentration/Diffusion
Often referred to as the concentration gradient. How gases flow from a area of high concentration to a area of low concentration.
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Cilla
Microsopic hair like projection that help to get rid of the fluids and particles.
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COPD
Chronic and a disease, main cause of emphysema is smoking, its long term and causes shortness of breath.
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Card 2

Front

Gaseous Exchange

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The movement of oxygen from the air into the blood and CO2 from the blood to the air.

Card 3

Front

Tidal Volume

Back

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Card 4

Front

Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Expiatory Reserve Volume (ERV)

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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