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Describe two wys in which the structure of a capillary is adapted to its function?
Two ways in which the structure of a capillary is adapted to its function is to encourage the exchange of oxygen. Another reason is to encourage the exchange of carbon dioxide.
Describe the structure of respiratory membrane?
The respiratory membrane is composed of three layers: the alveolar epithelium, the capillary endothelium, and their shared basement membrane. It is where gas exchange occurs in the lungs, with oxygen passing from the alveoli into the capillaries and carbon dioxide from the capillaries into the alveoli.
The structure of a capillary wall differs from that of vein or artery because?
it has a single tunic- only the tunica interna
How is the wall of a capillary suited for the exchange of materials in tissues?
The wall of a capillary is extremely thin.
What is the structure of respiratory membrane?
The respiratory membrane is formed by a combination of the walls of alveoli and walls of capillaries. It consists of type 1 alveolar cells, a basement membrane, capillary endothelium, alveolar epithelium and macrophages.
From what does capillary cell wall receives blood?
The capillary cell wall receives blood from the interstitial fluid.
How does capillary wall receive oxygen?
Capillary walls receive oxygen in the lungs by a process known as diffusion.
What is the structure of a capillary?
they are one cell thick.
What tissue makes up the capillary wall?
Epithelial Tissues?
What structure within a capillary bed shunts blood from arteriole to venule?
Artery -> Arteriole -> Capillary -> Venule -> Vein
How does the thick capillary wall help blood move slowly?
Capillaries do not vary in thickness, they are very thin. The thin wall permits the exchange between the blood in the capillary and the adjacent tissue cells.
What is a capillary features?
A capillary has a very narrow lumn and very thin wall. These features maximize diffusion of nutrients, wastes, and oxygen.
