how big do you think the surface area of the alveoli in one set of human lungs is? 7 m 2 70 m 2 170...
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How big do you think the surface area of the alveoli in one set of
human lungs is?
7 m2 70 m2 170 m2
Messenger and ScribeOrganise yourselves into groups of four.Nominate one person from your group to be messenger…
Memorise….
Recreate!
The alveoli
One cell thick - squamous epithelial cellsCovered in network of capillariesFolded Found in large numbers in the lungs
The alveoli under the microscope
Emphysema: based on the image alone – what do you think the symptoms of emphysema are?
Pneumonia: based on the image alone – what do you think the symptoms of pneumonia are?
Making NotesAlveoli as an Exchange Surface
Cells involved?Tissues involved?Main features?How do they apply to Ficks law?
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