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What is the primary gas exchange site in the respiratory system?
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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.
The respiratory system subsection is arranged by what site?
By anatomic site, then by procedure (incision, excision)
What is the respiratory system of a cow?
http://www.thepigsite.com/pighealth/article/9/respiratory-system this site is like a virtual tour of the pig repiratory system. hope this helps. but u could just google it...good lluck!
What is the primary function of the aveoli?
The alveoli are the site of carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange between the air and the blood.
What is the site of gaseous exchange in an insects?
Insects have a unique respiratory system made up of small tubes called tracheae. The tracheae connect all parts of the body to small openings on the surface of the insect. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported through the tracheae (which the site of gaseous exchange) and from the tracheae to the blood of the insect by diffusion.
Whats the cpt manual respiratory system subsection is arranged according to From nose to lungs?
The cpt manual respiratory system subsection is arranged according to anatomic site and by procedure (incision, excision).
What is the bad effects of pollution on the respiratory system?
bad effect may block the site of binding of oxygen with blood
Why must all respiratory system have a large surface area over which air can pass?
You have barile? Lungs have hierarchical structure which minimizes volume but maximises surface area Aveoli are the smallest units of structure and are the site of gaseous exchange: - They are circular = max surface area for min volume - Their most surfaces faciliate the exchange of gases - They have extensive blood supply which also faciliate the exchange
What is the primary site of the intracellular digestion?
The primary site of intracellular digestion are the lysosomes.
Where is the site for gaseous exchange?
The site for gaseous exchange is the lungs. Carbon dioxide is exhaled and is substituted for oxygen which is inhaled.
Is the liver the primary site of blood cell production?
The primary site for blood cell production is the bone marrow.
What is the medical term meaning original tumor site?
"Primary" is often used to describe a primary tumor site.
