respiratory system physiology - mechanics of breathing

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what is the exchange of air between the environment and interior air spaces of the lungs

exchange is called bulk flow air

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what creates the pressure gradient of air

the skeletal muscle pump creates the pressure gradient

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what must gas exchange surfaces be protected from

  • gas exchange surfaces are thin and moist to allow gases to pass from air into solution

  • surfaces must be protected from drying out due to exposure to air


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