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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.
Which disorder in which the alveoli in the lungs can no longer function properly?
emphysema
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.
What are the air sacs in your lungs?
Alveoli alveoli - air sacs in your lungs
What parts of the body are NOT served by the systemic circuit?
The alveoli of the lungs
Where does the actual air exchange take place in the lungs?
The actual air exchange takes place in the alveoli of the lungs
What is the function of the aveoli?
The function of the alveoli is to allow gas exchange with the blood and lungs. It takes in the carbon dioxide and then diffuses it.
Which of the following structures is involved in the gas exchange function of the respiratory system?
Trachea, brochi, alveoli,lungs
What are in lungs?
The lungs are comprised of alveoli.
What is the functional unit of lungs?
alveoli
What is air sacs within the lungs?
Alveolar means pertaining the the alveolus (plural alveoli), the small air sacs in the lungs.
What is the function of avleoli?
The alveoli are at the end of the respiratory tree and is where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the lungs and the blood.
