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Why is the alveolus suitable as a place for diffusion of gasses?
The alveolus is suitable for gas diffusion due to its large surface area and thin walls, which allow for efficient exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air in the lungs and the bloodstream. Additionally, alveoli are surrounded by a dense network of capillaries that facilitate rapid gas exchange.
Where does gas exchange occur in the lungs?
gaseous exchange in the lungs takes place in the walls of the alveoli which are provided with a rich supply of blood vessels .the partial pressures of the gases .i.e. CO2 and oxygen in the atmosphere and the blood vessel is naturally perfect for the diffusion of gases.
What is the process by which the exchange of gases takes place?
Diffusion.
Does Gas exchange between the air in the alveolus and the blood takes place at the pulmonary capillary?
Diffusion due to differences in air pressures.
Diffusion can take place if the two substances are?
Diffusion can take place in any substance, cause diffusion means the mixture of gases . In a perfume shop diffusion takes place
When two gases are mixed what is it called?
When two gases are mixed together, it is referred to as a gas mixture. This is because the gases are physically combined, retaining their individual properties without a chemical reaction taking place.
Why does oxygen diffusion from the alveolus to the alveolar capillary occur?
Diffusion (of anything) occurs because of a concentration gradient meaning there is more oxygen in one place than another. Alveolus when you inhale will have a higher concentration of oxygen that that of the alveolar capillary resulting in a concentration gradient, this causing diffusion to occur until equilibrium is met. This means more oxygen in alveolus so oxygen travels into the alveolar capillary until a balanced amount of oxygen is in both places, but then of course the oxygen is transported and you exhale and inhale so the process repeats.
Does the diffusion of respiratory gases take place at the membranes between the alveolar ducts and lymphatic capillaries?
no
Are capillaries one cell thick?
They are one cell thick to allow diffusion of gases to take place
Why exchange of gases occur more efficently in air than in water?
Because in air the diffusion of gases takes place more quickly than in water.
Why does diffusion takes place in the leaf?
Diffusion occurs in the leaf to facilitate the movement of gases such as carbon dioxide and oxygen. These gases diffuse in and out of the leaf through small openings called stomata, allowing for photosynthesis and respiration processes to take place effectively. This exchange of gases helps the leaf to obtain the necessary substances for energy production and to release waste products.
Which blood vessel does diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?
Diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place primarily in the capillaries, which are the smallest blood vessels in the body. Capillaries have thin walls that allow for the exchange of these gases between the bloodstream and the surrounding tissues.
