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Gaseous exchange is the movement of oxygen in the body, it takes place in the lungs through diffusion by the alveolar surface. There are millions of alveloi in the lungs, which gives it around 70m2 of exchange surface.

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Where does gaseous exchange take place and which two gases are involved?

Gaseous exchange takes place in the lungs, specifically in the alveoli. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide from the bloodstream diffuses into the alveoli to be exhaled.


How does the effect of smoking on gaseous exchange?

Smoking causes damage to the respiratory system, including the cilia in the lungs. This leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to exchange gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. Over time, smoking can impair lung function and decrease the efficiency of gaseous exchange, leading to respiratory problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).


When oxygen diffuses into the bloodstream during gaseous exchange where does carbon dioxide pass to?

Carbon dioxide is released from the bloodstream into the alveoli in the lungs, to be exhaled during expiration.


What is the carbon dioxide and oxygen cycle of a stingray?

Stingrays do not have a specialized respiratory system for gaseous exchange like other marine animals. They rely on the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through their skin and gills to exchange gases with their surroundings. Oxygen is taken up from the water and carbon dioxide is released as waste.


What organisms are capable of converting gaseous nitrogen in the air into a form that other living organisms can use?

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium and Azotobacter, are capable of converting gaseous nitrogen in the air into a form that other living organisms can use, such as ammonia or nitrate. These bacteria form symbiotic relationships with plants, providing them with usable nitrogen in exchange for carbohydrates.