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Which process is responsible for the exchange of respiratory gases in the alveoli of the lungs and the capillaries of the body tissues?
Which process is responsible for the exchange of respiratory gases in the alveoli of the lungs and the capillaries of the body tissues?
- Diffusion (correct)
- Active transport
- Filtration
- Osmosis
What factor affects the rate of diffusion of respiratory gases across the alveolar capillary membrane?
What factor affects the rate of diffusion of respiratory gases across the alveolar capillary membrane?
- Thickness of the membrane (correct)
- Surface area
- Pressure
- Temperature
What is the consequence of a thickened membrane in the alveolar capillary membrane?
What is the consequence of a thickened membrane in the alveolar capillary membrane?
- Increased diffusion
- Decreased pulmonary edema
- Increased delivery of oxygen to tissues
- Decreased exchange of respiratory gases (correct)
Which condition is associated with a thickened membrane in the alveolar capillary membrane?
Which condition is associated with a thickened membrane in the alveolar capillary membrane?
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Which compound is formed when carbon dioxide diffuses into red blood cells?
Which compound is formed when carbon dioxide diffuses into red blood cells?
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What happens to carbonic acid once it is formed in red blood cells?
What happens to carbonic acid once it is formed in red blood cells?
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What is the role of hemoglobin in the transport of carbon dioxide?
What is the role of hemoglobin in the transport of carbon dioxide?
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