14.2.7 - Alveoli
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Practice Questions
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What are alveoli?
💡 Hint: Think about where gas exchange occurs.
What gas do we inhale into the alveoli?
💡 Hint: It's the gas we need for survival.
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What is the primary function of alveoli?
💡 Hint: Think about what gas exchange means.
True or False: Alveoli are large air sacs.
💡 Hint: Recall the size of alveoli compared to other structures.
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If a person suffers from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), describe how this condition might impact the function of the alveoli and gas exchange.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between lung function and the ability to breathe.
Analyze a scenario where an individual's alveoli become filled with fluid (e.g., pulmonary edema). Discuss the physiological impact.
💡 Hint: Think about diffusion and how fluid can act as a barrier to gas movement.
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