Loss of elasticity in alveoli in people with emphysema prevents full expulsion of air, decreases the surface area for diffusion, and reduces tidal volume and forced vital capacity.
A perda de elasticidade nos alvéolos em pessoas com enfisema impede a expulsão completa do ar, diminui a área de superfície para difusão e reduz o volume corrente e a capacidade vital forçada.
| Front | Explain the effects of loss of elasticity in alveoli and effect on gaseous exchange system of a person with empysema |
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| Back | Loss of elasticity= Alveoli cant expel as much air surface area of alveoli decrease so rate of diffusion decreases Tidal volume decreases Forced vital capacity decreases |
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