What is diffusion?

Where does diffusion (gas exchange) happen when we

breathe and which gasses diffuse?
Diffusion is the movement of particles from an
area of high concentration to an area of low Gas Exchange happens in the alveoli. Air diffuses into the
concentration. alveolus.

How are the alveoli suited to carry out lots of

diffusion?
Alveoli are suited to carry out lots of diffusion
because they have a large surface area which
means there is more space to diffuse into and
they have thin walls so air can travel through Describe the composition (what it is made up of) of inhaled
easily. air
Inhaled air is oxygen.
Explain what happens to the following things
when you inhale:

 Ribcage
Describe the composition (what it is made up of) of exhaled
Your rib cage goes up and out.
air
Describe the 4 functions of the skeleton
Exhaled air is carbon dioxide.
 Diaphragm
Your diaphragm flattens

How could you measure lung volume (the amount of space

 Chest volume in your lungs)? Hint: use p31 to help you

Your chest volume increases

Explain what happens to the following things

when you exhale:

 Ribcage
Describe
Yourwhat thegoes
ribcage following
downthings
and indo:
 Muscle Describe how you can keep your bones healthy

 Tendon
Diaphragm
Your diaphragm curves
 Ligament

 Chest volume
Your
Cartilage
chest volume decreases

What is meant by: How do antagonistic muscles work? Use an example in your
a) Contract answer