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What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
- To facilitate the exchange of gases (correct)
- To store oxygen
- To produce carbon dioxide
- To distribute air throughout the lungs
What is the main factor that allows for efficient diffusion of gases between the alveoli and the blood?
What is the main factor that allows for efficient diffusion of gases between the alveoli and the blood?
- The high concentration of oxygen in the blood
- The low concentration of carbon dioxide in the alveoli
- The close association of alveoli and capillaries (correct)
- The large surface area of the bronchi
What is the process of diffusion in the lungs?
What is the process of diffusion in the lungs?
- The exchange of gases between the alveoli and the bronchi
- The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration (correct)
- The transport of oxygen from the lungs to the body
- The movement of particles from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration
What happens to oxygen during inhalation in the lungs?
What happens to oxygen during inhalation in the lungs?
What is the purpose of the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs?
What is the purpose of the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs?
What happens to carbon dioxide during exhalation in the lungs?
What happens to carbon dioxide during exhalation in the lungs?
What is the main advantage of having a large surface area in alveoli?
What is the main advantage of having a large surface area in alveoli?
What is the function of haemoglobin in red blood cells during gaseous exchange?
What is the function of haemoglobin in red blood cells during gaseous exchange?
What is the characteristic of the walls of the alveoli?
What is the characteristic of the walls of the alveoli?
What is the result of efficient gaseous exchange?
What is the result of efficient gaseous exchange?
What is a consequence of damage to alveoli?
What is a consequence of damage to alveoli?
What is the term for the narrowing of airways, impeding airflow to the alveoli?
What is the term for the narrowing of airways, impeding airflow to the alveoli?
Where does oxygen from the air diffuse into during gaseous exchange?
Where does oxygen from the air diffuse into during gaseous exchange?
What is the term for the infection leading to fluid-filled alveoli, impairing gas exchange?
What is the term for the infection leading to fluid-filled alveoli, impairing gas exchange?
Why is it essential to maintain efficient gaseous exchange?
Why is it essential to maintain efficient gaseous exchange?
What is the primary function of the moist surfaces of alveoli?
What is the primary function of the moist surfaces of alveoli?
What is the significance of the rich blood supply surrounding the alveoli?
What is the significance of the rich blood supply surrounding the alveoli?
What is the primary consequence of asthma on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary consequence of asthma on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary role of oxyhaemoglobin in the gaseous exchange process?
What is the primary role of oxyhaemoglobin in the gaseous exchange process?
What is the primary cause of impaired gaseous exchange in emphysema?
What is the primary cause of impaired gaseous exchange in emphysema?
What is the significance of efficient gaseous exchange for the body?
What is the significance of efficient gaseous exchange for the body?
What is the term for the process by which oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide is removed during gaseous exchange?
What is the term for the process by which oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide is removed during gaseous exchange?
What is the primary effect of pneumonia on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary effect of pneumonia on gaseous exchange?
What is the shape of the clusters of air sacs that provide a large surface area for gaseous exchange?
What is the shape of the clusters of air sacs that provide a large surface area for gaseous exchange?
During which process does oxygen diffuse from the alveoli into the blood?
During which process does oxygen diffuse from the alveoli into the blood?
What is the direction of movement of particles during diffusion in the lungs?
What is the direction of movement of particles during diffusion in the lungs?
What is the result of the diffusion of carbon dioxide during exhalation?
What is the result of the diffusion of carbon dioxide during exhalation?
What is the purpose of the dense network of capillaries surrounding the alveoli?
What is the purpose of the dense network of capillaries surrounding the alveoli?
What is the term for the movement of oxygen from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration during inhalation?
What is the term for the movement of oxygen from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration during inhalation?
What is the characteristic of the lungs that allows them to adapt to their function of gaseous exchange?
What is the characteristic of the lungs that allows them to adapt to their function of gaseous exchange?
What is the primary reason for the adaptability of the lungs to optimize gaseous exchange?
What is the primary reason for the adaptability of the lungs to optimize gaseous exchange?
What is the effect of the thin walls of the alveoli on the diffusion of gases?
What is the effect of the thin walls of the alveoli on the diffusion of gases?
During which stage of the breathing process is the concentration of oxygen higher in the alveoli than in the blood?
During which stage of the breathing process is the concentration of oxygen higher in the alveoli than in the blood?
What is the direction of movement of carbon dioxide during exhalation?
What is the direction of movement of carbon dioxide during exhalation?
What is the significance of the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs?
What is the significance of the bronchi and bronchioles in the lungs?
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
What is the relationship between the concentration of oxygen in the alveoli and the blood during inhalation?
What is the relationship between the concentration of oxygen in the alveoli and the blood during inhalation?
Which of the following is a consequence of having a large surface area in the alveoli?
Which of the following is a consequence of having a large surface area in the alveoli?
What is the primary role of the capillaries surrounding the alveoli?
What is the primary role of the capillaries surrounding the alveoli?
What is the primary effect of pneumonia on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary effect of pneumonia on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary function of oxyhaemoglobin in the gaseous exchange process?
What is the primary function of oxyhaemoglobin in the gaseous exchange process?
What is the primary consequence of emphysema on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary consequence of emphysema on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary role of the moist surfaces of the alveoli?
What is the primary role of the moist surfaces of the alveoli?
What is the primary consequence of asthma on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary consequence of asthma on gaseous exchange?
What is the primary significance of efficient gaseous exchange for the body?
What is the primary significance of efficient gaseous exchange for the body?
