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gas exchanging
Geraldine Davis
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∙ 15y agoThe alveoli are the final and smallest part of the respiratory system. They hold the oxygen until the blood can come by and swap CO2 for oxygen. Capillaries are inside the alveoli, which allows the exchange with the blood. Alveoli are connected to bronchioloes, which are attached to bronchi, etc.
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∙ 13y agoThe function of the lungs is to Oxygenate the blood so as to ensure constant and effective supply of oxygen to the whole body. The deoxygenated blood from the right side of the Heart is carried to the Lungs. At the level of the Alveoli's, the air exchange takes place where carbon dioxide is excreted and oxygen taken up. This blood is then carried to the left side of the Heart and pumped to the whole body via the Aorta !
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What is a function of the alveoli in the lungs?
gas exchanging
Which of the following structures is involved in the gas exchange function of the respiratory system?
Trachea, brochi, alveoli,lungs
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.
Where is the alveoli in the respiratory system?
Lungs
Which disorder in which the alveoli in the lungs can no longer function properly?
emphysema
What is the name and function of one Respiratory system?
the lungs. in the lungs there is are cool little things called bronchioles and in these bronchioles there are many hundreds of smaller things called alveoli.
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 is the function of a pulmonary arteriole?
a pulmonary artieriole is part of the respiratory system. inside the respiratory system is an organ called alveoli and the alveoli are covered in a network of capillary. the job of the pulmonary arteriole is to carry deoxygenated blood into the capillary network.
How many alveoi does the lungs contain in the respiratory system?
millons of alveoli are in the lungs
What organ system does a lungs belong to?
The respiratory system. The alveoli are air sacs in the lungs.
Where does oxygen move from the respiratory system to circulatory system?
By diffusion across q capillary wall
What are the harmful effects of pollution on the respiratory system?
Our lungs come in contact with ozone, lead, and other contaminants. This damages the alveoli and impairs lung function.
