6 Questions
What is the primary function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
Site of gas exchange
Which statement accurately describes pulmonary circulation?
It contains a large proportion of the total blood volume
How does airflow occur according to Boyle's Law during inspiration?
Lung pressure decreases below atmospheric pressure
What percentage of atmospheric air is composed of oxygen?
21%
What determines the flow of air according to gas laws?
Pressure gradient
Which factor contributes to the high surface area of alveoli for optimal gas exchange?
Heavily vascularized nature
Test your knowledge on the alveoli and pulmonary circulation in the respiratory system. Learn about the site of gas exchange, the structure of alveoli, their vascularization, and the characteristics of pulmonary circulation.
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