Studied by 0 peoplegas exchange
the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen gases at cells and tissues through the process of diffusion
properties of gas-exchanging surfaces
permeability, concentration gradient, moisture, large surface area + thin tissue layer
diffusion
the passive transport of particles from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.
adaptions to maintain high concentration gradients
loads of capillaries + continous blood flow around areas involved in gas exchange
ventilation
the movement of air in and out of the alveoli in the lungs, facilitating gas exchange. ventilation is breathing.
respiration
the release of atp from organic molecules
trachea
bronchus [bronchi]
bronchioles
alveolus [alveoli]
vital capacity
inspiratory reserve
expiratory reserve
tidal volume
spirometers
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