Which of the following statements about the gas exchange process in the Interalveolar septum is accurate? A) Rapid gas exchange requires specialized capillary structures B) Gas exc... Which of the following statements about the gas exchange process in the Interalveolar septum is accurate? A) Rapid gas exchange requires specialized capillary structures B) Gas exchange occurs solely through diffusion in thick walls C) Capillaries in the Interalveolar septum are not involved in gas exchange D) Capillaries provide resistance which aids in gas exchange
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the accuracy of statements related to the gas exchange process in the Interalveolar septum, which involves understanding the role of capillaries and diffusion.
Answer
Gas exchange occurs solely through diffusion in the interalveolar septum.
Gas exchange in the interalveolar septum occurs through diffusion, and the capillaries are heavily involved in this process. Therefore, the correct statement is "Gas exchange occurs solely through diffusion in thin walls" which isn’t one of the provided options; however, option A mentioning "specialized capillary structures for rapid exchange" is aligned with the known mechanisms involving capillaries.
Answer for screen readers
Gas exchange in the interalveolar septum occurs through diffusion, and the capillaries are heavily involved in this process. Therefore, the correct statement is "Gas exchange occurs solely through diffusion in thin walls" which isn’t one of the provided options; however, option A mentioning "specialized capillary structures for rapid exchange" is aligned with the known mechanisms involving capillaries.
More Information
Gas exchange primarily occurs through diffusion across extremely thin walls of the alveoli and the capillaries they contain. The structure of these tissues, especially their thinness, facilitates rapid and efficient transfer of gases.
Tips
A common mistake is misunderstanding the role of capillaries; they do not provide resistance but rather facilitate gas exchange through their structure.
Sources
- Pulmonary alveolus | Lungs, Respiration, Gas Exchange | Britannica - britannica.com
- Gas Exchange | Anatomy and Physiology II - Lumen Learning - courses.lumenlearning.com
- Gas exchange - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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