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The alveolus is a very thin walled structure that allows the gases to cross easily. This is assisted by the presence of surfactant a substance that reduces the surface tension in the alveolus making it even easier to cross.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe reason why gases can pass easily from alveoli into nearby capillaries is because the alveoli are lined with squamous cells. Squamous cells are very thin and flat, and therefore do not put up much resistance.
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∙ 13y agothe respiratory membrane of the lungs is made up of simple squamous cells which is very thin that it could facilitate faster diffusion of gases..
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∙ 12y agoOxygen passes easily through these walls,moving from air sacs into blood in the capillaries.
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∙ 13y agoIt's very conventional. Alveoli is surrounded by capillaries, which are very thin. Alveoli itself are also very thin. This allows the gas molecules to pass through easier.
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∙ 12y agoThe alveoli must be thin and moist to make it easier for gas exchange to occur. The gasses must be dissolved in water in order to be diffused through the membranes.
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∙ 15y agoi dont know cos im a weeny science nerd
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Where does the actual air exchange take place in the lungs?
The actual air exchange takes place in the alveoli of the lungs
Where does gas exchange takes place in mammals?
Alveoli
Gas exchange in the lungs takes place in what?
The gas exchange that takes place in the lungs are carbon dioxide and oxygen.
Where in the lungs does gas exchange?
Gas exchange occurs across the respiratory membrane of the alveoli; however, the short answer is simply alveoli
Where in the lungs does gas exchange happen?
AlveoliGaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli of the lung
How is the trachea adapted for gas exchange in lungs?
It isnt. There is no gas exchange in the trachea this takes place at the alveoli.
What are air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of gases take place?
Technically yes. However, there are a few more strucutres that thanks to their histological properties can participate in the gas exchange process: respiratory bronchioles, and alveolar ducts.
How does the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen take place?
the oxygen you breath in is passing in different kinds of organs but the gas exchange is occurring in the alveoli.
Does gas exchange in the alveoli?
Yep.
The exchange between alveoli and capillaries allows what?
gas exchange to take place/to allow cells to lose CO2 and gain O2 so they will be oxygenated and ready to be pumped around your body.
Where in the respiratory tract does gas exchange occur?
The gas occurs by simple diffusion through the cells.
Gas exchange occurs in the .?
Alveoli
