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The principle of gas exchange in respiratory organs, such as the lungs in mammals, is based on the process of diffusion. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses across the thin walls of alveoli into the bloodstream, where it binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells. Simultaneously, carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism, diffuses from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled. This exchange is driven by concentration gradients, with gases moving from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration.
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Definition of respiratory system?
a system of organs that exchange gases with the enviroment
What microscopic respiratory structure where gases are exchanged?
This exchange of gases does not depend how "hard" you breathe but operates on the principle of Diffusion
What features do all respiratory systems need?
Made up of Body parts that help with the exchange of gases. Basically Well functioning organs and a airway
How are the respiratory and reproductive system similar?
The respiratory and circulatory systems work together as a unit to exchange gases between body cells and the environmentThe respiratory and circulatory systems work together as a unit to exchange gases between body cells and the environmentThe respiratory and circulatory systems work together as a unit to exchange gases between body cells and the environment
What part of the body is most responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
The lungs exchange gases with the air. The lungs will take in fresh, oxygen filled blood and circulate it throughout the body. The lungs will then expel the air, and start the process all over again.
What are the functions of your respiratory system?
to exchange gases in the body.
What process do alveoli participate in?
exchange of gases in respiratory
The conducting zone of the respiratory system does not?
exchange gases with the blood
How do adult insects exchange respiratory gases?
Tracheal System
Which system controls the exchange of gases from within the blood?
Respiratory
The exchange of gases in the human body is regulated by what system?
Respiratory
How would thick-walled alveoli affect the exchange of the respiratory gases?
lower exchange rate,takes longer for gases to diffuse
