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The exchange of gases between alveolar air and blood is due to?
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it diffuses thru the alveolar cappilary membrane
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What is the thin barrier that allows for the efficient exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood called?
The blood brain barrier
What is the exchange of gases between the blood and the body cells is known as?
The exchange of gases between the blood and the body cells is known as internal respiration. This process involves the uptake of oxygen by the cells and the release of carbon dioxide into the bloodstream to be transported to the lungs for elimination.
Where in the body are Tiny air sacks where the exchange of gases between air and blood takes place?
the lungs
What are the tiny air sacs called where the exchange of gases between air and blood take place?
Alveoli.
When gases are exchanged between the alveoli and blood what body systems are involved?
The respiratory and circulatory systems are involved in the exchange of gases between the alveoli and blood. The alveoli are part of the lungs, and their surrounding capillaries are part of the circulatory system.
Exchange of gases between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood?
Oxygen passes from the air sacs in the lungs to the blood in the capillaries, carbon dioxide passes the other way.
Where is the site where Gases are exchanged?
Alveoli are site of gas exchange. Actual diffusion of gases occurs at interstitial space between capillaries and alveolar cells.
This body system is responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and the external environment?
This body system that is responsible for the exchange of gases between the blood and the external environment.
What system exchanges of gases between atmosperic air and blood?
The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the blood.
How do the structures of alveoli and capillaries support the function of gas exchange?
Exchange of gases in alveoli takes place through diffusion. This diffusion takes place to partial pressure differences among the gases O2 and CO2. The partial pressure of O2in alveolar sac = 103 mm Hg The partial pressure of O2 in blood = 50mm Hg The partial pressure of CO2 in alveolar sac = 28 mm Hg The partial pressure of CO2 in blood = 45 mm Hg As a result, the O2 from alveolar sacs diffuses into blood. the CO2 diffuses from blood into lungs.
What blood vessels permit the exchange of nutrients and gases between blood and tissue?
Capillaries
What is PO2 in blood?
PO2 in blood is the amount of gases in your blood. In medical terms, this is commonly called the Alveolar-arterial.
Does arteries allow for the exchange of gases between the blood and body cells?
capillaries
What human organ system exchange gases between the blood and the environment?
RespiratoryOrgans of the respiratory system: nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
Where does the exchange of respiratory gases take place between a mother's blood and the blood of her fetus?
Placenta
What part of the body is most responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
The lungs exchange gases with the air. The lungs will take in fresh, oxygen filled blood and circulate it throughout the body. The lungs will then expel the air, and start the process all over again.
What is the thin barrier that allows for the efficient exchange of gases between the lungs and the blood called?
The blood brain barrier
