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Probably it's because it keeps the lungs moist so it doesn't dry out. Also, it's because if the air & temperature outside the body is so cold it hurts/you're breathing very hard/etc, you will definitely want warm air to warm up your body as much as possible. The body needs to stay at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to operate at maximum efficiency. Once your body goes above or below that, it stops working very well & behaves differently & oddly. The body heats up when you're sick to try to kill the infection, but it can't survive once it reaches somewhere between 100 & 106 or 108 degrees Fahrenheit; and the same when it becomes very very intolerably cold. So cold that your body's temperature starts to drop to a very dangerously low temperature and eventually shuts down. They describe the details in Perfect Disaster: Ice Storm.
What else can I help you with?
What do gas exchange systems have in common?
The exchange surfaces are moist.
Why do gas exchange surfaces need to be moist?
The gases are to dissolve and diffuse through.
Why does the lungs having moist surfaces help improve gas exchange?
Surfactant
Which animals have moist skin?
Amphibians.. because they exchange gas partly through their skin, so gases must be able to move in and out - Their skin's got to be permeable and moist.
How are leaves adapted for gas exchange?
they are connected to a densed network of blood vessels which keeps the oxygen moist
Why all gaseous exchange surfaces moist?
All gaseous exchange surfaces are moist to facilitate the diffusion of gases. Water vapor present in the moisture creates a concentration gradient, allowing oxygen and carbon dioxide to dissolve and diffuse more easily across cell membranes. Additionally, moisture helps maintain the structural integrity of the exchange surfaces, preventing them from drying out and ensuring efficient gas exchange. This is especially crucial in organisms like humans and plants, where respiration and photosynthesis rely on effective gas exchange.
Where is the respiratory surface?
A respiratory surface is located anywhere in an animal or human being where gas exchange occurs. A respiratory surface is located anywhere in an animal or human being where gas exchange occurs.
Which part of the human respiratory system is a moist membranous structure where gas exchange occurs?
alveolus (tiny air sacs arranged in clusters in the lungs, in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.)
Why gas exchange surface like the alveoli in your lung are always moist?
Gas exchange surfaces like the alveoli need to be moist because gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, dissolve in water. The thin layer of moisture in the alveoli allows for efficient exchange of gases between the air in the lungs and the bloodstream. This ensures that oxygen can be absorbed into the blood and carbon dioxide can be released from the blood.
Why do gases diffuse efficently on moist surfaces?
Gases diffuse efficiently on moist surfaces because the presence of moisture increases the mobility of gas molecules. The water molecules create a thin layer that facilitates the movement of gas particles, allowing them to spread out more rapidly. Additionally, the moisture can reduce the surface tension, which enhances the interaction between the gas and the surface, promoting faster diffusion. This combination of factors leads to improved gas exchange in moist environments.
What type of land animals are able to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide through their skin?
Amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, are able to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide through their skin. Their skin is thin, moist, and highly vascularized, allowing for this gas exchange to occur.
How is a clams respiration the same as an earthworm?
Both clams and earthworms respire through diffusion, allowing oxygen to pass directly into their bodies and carbon dioxide to exit. Clams use gills to extract oxygen from water, while earthworms rely on their moist skin for gas exchange. In both cases, a moist surface is essential for effective respiration. Additionally, both organisms have adaptations that maximize their surface area for gas exchange.
