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Introduction to the lesson
You have now finished chapter nine! Make sure you know the parts of the gas exchange system well, how gas exchange takes place and all the diseases associated with smoking and gas exchange. Make sure that you have your mindmaps up to date.
Summary
Read the summary on p.194 of your text book.
End-of-chapter questions
- Answer the end-of-chapter questions (p.195-197 of your text book).
- Mark your work (refer to the CD-ROM for answers) and make sure you understand what you did wrong.
Useful resources for chapter nine
Anatomy of the gas exchange system
Khan Academy: a good description of the external structures involved in the gas exchange system
Gas exchange:
Revisify: a nice explanation of the partial pressures causing gas exchange to occur.
Science Sauce: a slightly more detailed explanation of gas exchange in the alveoli.