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What is the primary function of alveoli in the lungs?
What is the primary function of alveoli in the lungs?
- To control the pH level of blood.
- To filter air entering the lungs.
- To produce red blood cells for oxygen transport.
- To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. (correct)
What structures within the alveoli aid in gas exchange?
What structures within the alveoli aid in gas exchange?
- Muscle fibers for contraction.
- Bronchi and bronchial tubes.
- Capillaries and blood vessels. (correct)
- Air sacs filled with plasma.
Why is the structure of alveoli significant for lung function?
Why is the structure of alveoli significant for lung function?
- They maximize surface area for gas exchange. (correct)
- They help maintain lung volume during exhalation.
- They provide a surface area for sound production.
- They increase the air pressure in the lungs.
How do alveoli contribute to the removal of carbon dioxide from the blood?
How do alveoli contribute to the removal of carbon dioxide from the blood?
What would happen if alveoli were not present in the lungs?
What would happen if alveoli were not present in the lungs?
What are the two large tube-like branches that lead into your lungs called?
What are the two large tube-like branches that lead into your lungs called?
Which of the following structures are smaller branches that stem from the bronchi?
Which of the following structures are smaller branches that stem from the bronchi?
Where specifically does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur in the lungs?
Where specifically does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur in the lungs?
What is the primary function of the bronchi within the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the bronchi within the respiratory system?
Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for increasing surface area for gas exchange?
Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for increasing surface area for gas exchange?
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between capillaries and alveoli?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between capillaries and alveoli?
What happens to carbon dioxide during gas exchange in the alveoli?
What happens to carbon dioxide during gas exchange in the alveoli?
Why is it important for many alveoli to work together?
Why is it important for many alveoli to work together?
Which of the following best describes the process occurring at the alveoli?
Which of the following best describes the process occurring at the alveoli?
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Study Notes
Alveoli and Gas Exchange
- Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs which facilitate the exchange of oxygen (O2O_2O2​) and carbon dioxide (CO2CO_2CO2​).
- Alveoli are surrounded by capillaries, which are tiny blood vessels.
- Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the capillaries, while carbon dioxide moves from the capillaries into the alveoli.
- The Bronchi are the two large tube-like branches leading into the lungs.
- Bronchioles are the smaller branches of the Bronchi.
Efficient Gas Exchange
- Many alveoli work together for efficient gas exchange.
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