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The respiratory surface needs moisture for maximum efficiency. Oxygen from the air dissolves in the water on the surface momentarily and this allows the oxygen more time to cross the alveoli membrane. If the surface dries out, gas exchange will happen at a very reduced rate since fast-moving gaseous oxygen molecules do not efficiently cross the alveoli membrane. The reduced gas exchange is mostly likely not enough to support blood oxygenation for vital functions.
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What happens to the blood when you die?
it dries up
What happens if the skin of a amphibian dries up?
They will die
Why is the respiratory surface inside terrestrial organisms?
because of the alvioli
What happens to bread when left exposed to air on a countertop?
It dries out. Mould spores can land on it and grow.
How does exchange of gases takes place in unicellular organisms?
Gas exchange takes place at a respiratory surface-a boundary between the external environment and the interior of the organism. For unicellular organisms the respiratory surface is governed by Fick's law, which determines that respiratory surfaces must have:a large surface areaa thin permeable surfacea moist exchange surface.Read more: How_does_gas_exchange_take_place
What happens if the surface area of the respiratory membrane decrease in gas exchange?
A decrease in the surface area of the respiratory membrane will result in a decrease in gas exchange.
What happens when a damp area dries out?
what happens ifa damp area dries out
What happens inside a dryer?
Hot air dries the contents. The tumble action allows the air to get to more of the surface area of the contents.
What are respiratory surfaces?
Respiratory surface is the surface where respiratory gas exchange in an animal. Ex-lungs
What is the respiratory surface for protists?
the respiratory surface for protists is the alveolis and capillaries
What is the name of the respiratory surface in humans?
It is the lining of the alveoli that acts as our respiratory surface.
What happens as a puddle dries after a rainstorm?
Evaporation
What happens when an earthworm dries out?
it explodes in to pieces
What happens to the blood when you die?
it dries up
Where is the respiratory surface?
A respiratory surface is located anywhere in an animal or human being where gas exchange occurs. A respiratory surface is located anywhere in an animal or human being where gas exchange occurs.
Name the respiratory surface in the lungs?
Respiratory surface is the region where gaseous exchange occur. It includes respiratory bronchiole, alveolar duct and alveolus. Large surface surface is needed the increase the diffusion rate of gaseous. Respiratory surface also exhibit other properties such as moist and only one-cell thick. Nika G.
What happens if the skin of a amphibian dries up?
They will die
