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What are the characteristics of the alveoli that help with its function?
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∙ 11y ago
gas exchange is the intake of the oxygen and the let out of the carbon dioxide
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoalveoli take co2 from blood and blood take oxygen from air
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What is the function of type 2 alveoli walls?
function of type 2 alveoli cells is to secrete surfactant.
How do the structures of the alveoli and capillaries support the function of gas exchange?
Alveoli are found within the lungs. The alveoli act as a specialised gaseous exchange surface in mammals. Another function of alveoli is the production of surfactant.
The exchange of gasses is the function of the what?
alveoli.
What is a function of the alveoli in the lungs?
gas exchanging
What is bronchiolus and what's its function?
A Bronchiolus is a respiratory bronchiole. They are the airways in which air passes through the nose or mouth. They help get air to the alveoli.
Why are the alveoli and bronchi separated in the lungs?
The bronchi are the tubes that actually carry the air to the lungs, they have a different function than the alveoli which function in the process for gas exchange.
What is the function of the branchi?
the function of the bronchi is to help filter out the particles breathed in. the air enters the bronchiole and oxygen passes through he alveoli wall while the co2 and other waste passes out the body
Which disorder in which the alveoli in the lungs can no longer function properly?
emphysema
Which structure in the human body is similar in function to leaves?
the alveoli
What is the term of loss of lung function caused by enlargement of the alveoli?
copd
What is the function of theAlveoli?
the function of the alveoli is to first turn ur eyes purple and then kill u in ur nightmares.
What structural characteristics do alveoli and capillaries share?
They are both very thin making diffusion possible.
