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Capillaries have a thin, single-layer endothelial structure that facilitates efficient gas exchange between the blood and surrounding tissues. Their small diameter allows them to permeate tissues closely, maximizing surface area for diffusion. This design ensures that oxygen can easily diffuse into cells while carbon dioxide and other waste products move from cells into the blood for removal. Additionally, the slow blood flow through capillaries enhances the time available for respiration to occur.
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How are the gills adapted to carry out respiration?
for poo.
Why is it difficult for the blood in veins to return to the heart?
The capillarys are in the lungs and blood flows trough them.As far as I know, blood does not flow back through the capillarys so it most likely does not flow back through the capillary beds.
True or false cilia and flagella are cell surface structures that are adapted for respiration?
No, It is not used for respiration instead it is used for the movement or locomotion of body.
Which structure helps in respiration of lichens?
The thallus structure of lichens helps in respiration by providing a large surface area for gas exchange to occur. This structure allows lichens to efficiently absorb and release oxygen and carbon dioxide required for respiration.
What organelle indicates that a cell performs respiration?
If you are looking for a single organelle, then I would say the mitochondria. They are the site of respiration and are adapted for efficient gas exchange.
What is the relationship between structure and function of specialised cell structures?
Specialized cell structures are designed to perform specific functions within a cell. The structure of these organelles is adapted to support their specialized function. For example, the shape and composition of mitochondria are optimized for energy production through cellular respiration.
What structure does the paramecium use for respiration?
Their cell wall.
How is the structure of the gills suited to their function in respiration of a dogfish shark?
The gills of a dogfish shark are highly adapted for respiration, featuring numerous filaments and lamellae that increase the surface area for gas exchange. This structure allows for efficient extraction of oxygen from water as it flows over the gills. Additionally, the gills are located in a series of pouches, which enhances water flow and maximizes oxygen absorption, ensuring that the shark can meet its metabolic needs while swimming.
Do capillarys Carrie blood to or from the heart?
well, the capillaries connect the arteries and the veins, so, it carries blood to and from the heart.
What structure stores the embryos waste in an amniotic egg?
respiration
Which structure carries out aerobic respiration in the liver cell?
Mitochondria.
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.
