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Gas exchange takes place in the alveoli.
Gas exchange takes place in the alveoli.
True (A)
Oxygen passes into the lungs to be breathed out.
Oxygen passes into the lungs to be breathed out.
False (B)
Carbon dioxide is a waste product.
Carbon dioxide is a waste product.
True (A)
White blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood.
White blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood.
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Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen.
Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen.
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Study Notes
Gas Exchange in the Lungs
- Gas exchange occurs primarily in the alveoli, tiny air sacs in the lungs.
- Oxygen (O2) is taken into the lungs during inhalation. It is then transferred from the alveoli to the bloodstream.
- Carbon dioxide (CO2), a waste product of cellular respiration, diffuses from the bloodstream into the alveoli to be exhaled.
- White blood cells do not directly carry oxygen in the blood. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are the primary oxygen carriers in the blood. White blood cells (leukocytes) are part of the immune system and play a crucial role in defending the body against pathogens, but they are not involved in oxygen transport.
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Description
This quiz explores the process of gas exchange that occurs in the lungs, focusing on the role of the alveoli. It covers how oxygen is inhaled and transported to the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide is exhaled. Key differences between red and white blood cells in this process are also highlighted.
