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The CO2 is diffused back into the alveoli, where, by the diaphragm, is pushed back into the environment by atmospheric pressure.

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Where does the exchange of oxygen carbon dioxide in the blood happen?

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood occurs in the capillaries surrounding the alveoli in the lungs. Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the blood, while carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.


Where in our breathing system does the changes of oxygen and carbon dioxide dioxide happen?

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the alveoli of the lungs. Oxygen is taken up from the air into the bloodstream, and carbon dioxide is released from the bloodstream into the air in the alveoli during respiration.


Where does gas exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen happen?

Gas exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen takes place in the alveoli of the lungs. Oxygen from inhaled air enters the bloodstream through the alveolar walls, while carbon dioxide from the bloodstream diffuses into the alveoli to be exhaled.


Where does the exchange happen of blood and oxygen take place in the lungs?

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs in the tiny air sacs called alveoli in the lungs. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the bloodstream through the thin walls of the alveoli, while carbon dioxide from the blood is released into the alveoli to be exhaled.


Why do blood capillaries surround alveoli?

The alveoli are the sites of respiration: the oxygen in them provided by the inhaled air diffuses into the blood cells that flow through the capillaries. Carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood and into the alveoli so it can be exhaled. The capillaries provide a way for the blood to reach the alveoli. Hope this helps


Why are the walls of the alveoli one cell thick?

The reason for this is that oxygen and carbon dioxide need to diffuse through this membrane very quickly to re-oxygenate the blood. The thicker the barrier, the longer the process, and since breathing is rather rapid it needs to happen fast.


What happen when one molecule of carbon combines with two molecules of oxygen?

carbon dioxide is produced.


Why does carbon dioxide happen?

When you smoke, ride a vehicle, or use electricity, you let out carbon dioxide.


What would happen if the insulating layer of carbon dioxide around the earth gets thicker?

There is no insulating LAYER of Carbon Dioxide round the Earth. The Carbon Dioxide is mixed up with the Oxygen and Nitrogen in Earth's atmosphere and is not present in the atmosphere as a layer. If the absolute amount of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere increases, the Earth would get warmer.


Where does gas exchange happen in the circulatory system?

Within the circulatory system gas exchange happens at two places. First within the lungs where it picks up oxygen and gives up its carbon dioxide. Secondly, within the capillary beds of the tissues to deliver the oxygen (and nutrients) and pick up the carbon dioxide to bring back to the lungs.


What could happen to carbon dioxide if water temperatures rise?

Carbon dioxide is released from water at high temperature.


What would happen if you kept on breathing in carbon dioxide?

There is carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. You have been breathing it in all your life.