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The movement of oxygen occurs primarily through diffusion, where oxygen molecules move from areas of higher concentration (such as the lungs) to areas of lower concentration (like the bloodstream). In the lungs, oxygen enters the alveoli and diffuses across the alveolar membrane into the capillaries, binding to hemoglobin in red blood cells for transport. This oxygen-rich blood is then circulated throughout the body, where oxygen is released into tissues that have lower oxygen concentrations, supporting cellular respiration. This process is essential for maintaining aerobic metabolism in living organisms.
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What type of chemist would describe the chemical properties of oxygen?
Since oxygen is an inorganic substance, most likely an inorganic chemist would describe the chemical properties of oxygen.
How do scientists describe and explain winds?
Scientists describe winds as the movement of air in Earth's atmosphere caused by differences in air pressure. These pressure differences result from variations in temperature, geography, and the Earth's rotation. Scientists use mathematical models and observations from weather stations, satellites, and weather balloons to study and explain the behavior of winds.
What explains the fact that the net movement of oxygen is always into the cell?
The net movement of oxygen into the cell is primarily driven by concentration gradients. Oxygen concentration is typically higher in the extracellular environment than inside the cell, creating a concentration gradient that favors the movement of oxygen from higher to lower concentration. This allows oxygen to diffuse into the cell until equilibrium is reached, ensuring the cell has sufficient oxygen for its metabolic needs.
Which term describe the movement of water molecules in and out of a cell?
its not homeostasis
Describe the ocean and explain how the water cycle affects the salinity of the ocean?
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What is the difference between describe and explain?
Describe is what it is and explain is why it is as it is
What is difference between explain and describe?
Describe is what it is and explain is why it is as it is
What is the describe and explain child's right in Cambodia?
describe and explain child's right?
How is oxygen hazardous Explain?
because oxygen is combustible.
Describe the respiratory and digestive systems specialized structures that facilitate the movement of oxygen and glucose into the circulatory system of mammals?
im sorry but i really dont know
Explain what is meant by the fetch-execute cycle and describe its action in RLT?
Explain what is meant by the fetch-execute cycle and describe its action in RLT?" Explain what is meant by the fetch-execute cycle and describe its action in RLT?"
How can you explain the role of oxygen in combustion?
Oxygen is the oxidant in this reaction.
Describe how recognizing these components would help you as a movement educator?
describe how to recognize components and how you it help you as a movement educator?
How do you replace an oxygen sensor in a 1996 F250 diesel pickup?
If someone could please explain who to get to the oxygen sensor and explain where it is for sure?
Explain earth 's position in the solar system and describe its neighbors?
explain earth's position in the solar system and describe its closest neighbors.
What is an noun for the word describe?
A synonym for describe is 'explain'.
What is a word another word for describe?
explain
