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i think there are 1000 air sacs
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What is the function of air sacs?
The function of air sacs (alveoli) is to provide a large surface area for gas exchange
Why is it an advantage to have lungs with many smaller air sacs instead of fhavinf just two large air sacs?
The more little sacs you have, the more surface area there is - and more surface area means more spots for oxygen to enter the blood system.
Why is it important that there are many air sacs in your lungs?
the more sacks the more surface area which means a greater surface area for oxygen absorbtion and CO2 excretion
How many air sacs do you have in your lungs?
It is to increase the surface area of the lungs so that more oxyen can be taken in.
What gases are exchanges in air sacs?
The air sacs (alveoli) have a very large total surface area and a very good blood supply. There is an exchange of gases between the air sacs and their surrounding capillary blood vessels. Oxygen diffuses from the air sac into the blood. Carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into the air sac.
Why are air sacs to absorb oxygen effectively?
Avioli increase the effective surface area which the body uses to transfer gasses to outside the body.
What are Tiny sacs in the lungs called?
alveoli
Why are air sacs are very thin and have a large surface area?
because the oxygen needs to be diffused very easily and quickly aross the alveoli
Is it false that emphysema destroys the tiny air sacs in the lungs?
Alveoli are the tiny air sacs that look like hollow plump grapes in healthy people. In emphysema, many of the alveoli collapse so there is less surface area for gas exchange.
Explain why there is so much surface area is needed in the lungs?
To make room for millions, if not billions, of alveoli, small air sacs used to capture air to be dissolved into your blood.
Why does air sacs need rich supply of blood vessel?
Air sacs need a rich supply of blood vessels to facilitate diffusion. A large number increases the surface area available to pick up oxygen and get rid of CO2.
What cells form the walls of the air sacs of the lungs?
alveolar cells.baloon like air filled sacs.a million of them to greatly increase the surface area required for blood gas diffusion.
