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The rib cage expands, causing a negative pressure change in the abdominal cavity, which can only be relieved by letting air in the lungs. Exhaling is the opposite: the rib cage contracts, causing a positive pressure change, which is relieved by expelling air from the lungs.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe rib cage expands, causing a negative pressure change in the lungs. Exhaling is the opposite, the rib cage contracts, causing a positive pressure change.
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∙ 10y agoThe Rib Cage extends causing negative pressure in the abdominal cavity, that can only be relieved by letting air in the lungs. Exhaling is exactly the opposite.
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∙ 8y agoThe bony ribcage has nothing to do with gas exchange except to permit expansion of the lungs.
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What is the main function of the cells indicated by the black pointer?
regulate the rate of gas exchange
What is the function of the avioli?
The function of the avioli is to exchange gas and oxygen. In turn, it then turns it into carbon dioxide.
Does the diaphragm function in a fetus?
Yes it does, only no air is supplied because it is in amniotic fluid. The lungs and the diaphragm function during fetal development in order to prepare for breathing air after birth. During the time in the uterus, the gas exchange is done by the mother through the umbilical cord and her lungs.
What are the pores tiny leaves have called?
Leaves have small openings called stomata on the underside of the blade. Stomata function in gas exchange.
In which structure does gas exchange occur?
gas exchange occurs between pulmonary capillaries and the alveoli in the lungs.
Is gas exchange a function of the digestive system?
Gas exchange is a function of respiration not digestion.
What is a primary function of a respiratory system?
Gas exchange
What is the primary function of the respiratory systems?
Gas exchange
What is the function of the air spaces in a leaf?
Gas exchange
What is the main function of the cells indicated by the black pointer?
regulate the rate of gas exchange
What is the function of avoli?
Gas exchange (between blood and air).
The feathery structure of gills aid in the function of gas exchange by?
it increases surface area for gas exchange which means that more oxygen is absorbed.
What is the function of the avioli?
The function of the avioli is to exchange gas and oxygen. In turn, it then turns it into carbon dioxide.
What occurs during the process gas exchange?
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What is the function of the aveoli duct?
To get inhaled air to the alveoi for gas exchange
What is the function of the gill cover of a fish?
to protect the gills
Buds produce new growth and perform what other function?
Gas Exchange
