BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms: which PMs get where in the lungs when inhaled?

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which PMs get where in the lungs when inhaled?

Mirte Schattorie · Accepted Answer

PM10 -> do not get into the lungs, are removed/eliminated in the trachea
PM2.5 -> get to the alveoli
PM0.1 -> get to the alveoli and can be diffused into the blood stream

BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms

Which PMs get where in the lungs when inhaled?

PM10 -> do not get into the lungs, are removed/eliminated in the trachea PM2.5 -> get to the alveoli PM0.1 -> get to the alveoli and can be diffused into the blood stream

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