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Which transport mechanism causes the respiratory gases to move across the alveolar pulmonary capillary membranes?
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Diffusion
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What is the mechanism that allows oxygen to move from the alveolar into the pulmonary capillary blood?
Simple diffusion
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 does ventilation occur?
Pulmonary ventilation occurs as a person inhales and exhales air and air is exchanged between the atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs. During this, the pulmonary capillary blood gains oxygen and loses carbon dioxide.
What 3 types of vessels in lungs?
They are pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, and capillary.
How do pulmonary agents cause pulmonary edema?
They damage the alveolar-capillary membrane
Does the gas exchange function of the respiratory system occur in the alveoli?
Yes gas is transferred through the alveolar/capillary membrane in the alveolus. Gas moves from the alveolar air sacs to the pulmonary capillaries.
What is a pulmonary arteriole?
a small artery that leads to a capillary network
What is another word for respiratory?
Pulmonary
What are pulmonary diseases?
Pulmonary is a term relating to the respiratory system; pulmonary diseases include empyhsema, bronchitis & asthma.
What body system does the lung belong to?
respiratory syestem
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to respiratory?
Respiratory is generally referred to as "pulmonary".
What systems are involved in O2 transport?
Respiratory and pulmonary.
