which structure in the respiratory system is the site of gas exchange?

Q: What changes in Pip and Ptp would be needed to re-expand the lung?

A: Lungs are the air-filled organ located on both sides of the chest. The lungs perform mainly four…

Q: How can gas be distributed throughout the lung and reach the alveoli?

A: The distribution of gas throughout the lung occurs through a process known as ventilation.…

Q: Why must the lung be able to return to its normal non-deflated shape? and describe the factors which…

A: The lung must be able to return to its normal non-deflated shape. Here we will discuss the reason…

Q: Compare the elastic cartilage in the epiglottis to the hyaline cartilage in the trachea. Make 2-3…

A: Cartilage is a smooth elastic tissue.

Q: How will understanding the respiratory system help when completing coding and billing tasks?

A: In the ever-evolving field of healthcare coding and billing, a comprehensive understanding of the…

Q: Explain how might a sudden raise in CO2 in the blood affect the gas exchange processes?

A: Answer: DEOXYGENATED BLOOD = When our body blood are high in carbon dioxide levels , that has taken…

Q: Identify the five functions of the respiratory system.

A: The respiratory system in the body consists of organs that facilitate the exchange of gases and…

Q: hat is the vital capacity of the person whose lung volume is shown? what is the residual volume of…

A: The total amount of air exhaled after maximal inhalation is the vital capacity. Lung volume means…

Q: Which lung has a cardiac notch?

A: Introduction- The respiratory system is a specialized system that helps in breathing with the…

Q: Define Alveolata

A: Protists are small unicellular eukaryotic organisms present in seas and oceans. There are various…

Q: what is the difference between internal/external respiration and gas exhange

A: The process through which the body exchanges gases with the environment is known as respiration. The…

Q: Place the events of breathing in order, starting with inhalation and ending with exhalation. Two of…

A: Breathing is a physiological process of the movement of air in and out of the lungs to facilitate…

Q: Click on the white dot that indicates the structure that plays an important role in breathing.

A: The respiratory system is made up of a series of organs that take in oxygen and expel carbon…

Q: Why does lowering the surface tension makes it easier for the alveoli to expand during inflation?

A: Surface tension of a liquid is the force of cohesion of molecules in the liquid. It is the surface…

Q: Relate the microscopic anatomy of the pulmonary alveoli to their role in gas exchange?

A: Introduction: The respiratory tract of a human is divided into two types: lower airways and upper…

Q: explain how the structure of the alveoli facilitates gas exchange?

A: In vertebrates, the lungs branch broadly, and their whole volume is loaded up with a great many air…

Q: What is it about the structure of the alveoli makes them an ideal site for gas exchange?

A: The mammalian respiratory tract consists of larynx, trachea, bronchi alveoli and lungs. All the…

Q: Explain why the alveoli have a high surface area.

A: Alveoli(Site of gas exchange)  The bronchioles end in a cluster of minute air sacs called the…

Q: What is MAC (Minimum Alveolar Concentration)? Explain its importances.

A: Anesthesia refers to the administration of the drug to avoid pain or sensation during a surgery. The…

Q: What is the importance or value of having the lungs divided into lobes?

A: The process of breathing, which includes the inhalation and exhalation of air from and to the…

Q: Which item correctly depicts the order of air flow towards the site of gas exchange? 1 2 3 4 5 6 ⠀⠀…

A: Nasal cavity ----> Pharynx ---> Trachea ---> Bronchi ---> Bronchioles --->…

Q: The diaphragm of an individual no longer functions normally due to an accident. Explain how this…

A: The diaphragm is a thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen…

Q: Match the sequence of statements with the correct structures as you trace air through the…

A: The respiratory system comprises organs and tissues that make us breathe and involves our airways,…

Q: What is the name of the part used for inhalation

A: Inhalation is the process of breathing air into the lungs through the nose and mouth. This causes an…

Q: Find the total surface area of alveoli.

A: The process of breathing oxygen i.e inhalation and breathing out carbon dioxide i.e exhalation is…

Q: Draw out the entire respiratory system, labeling 10 organs/structures. For each labeled…

A: In the diagram, 10 structures and organs of the respiratory system has been labelled, in a way,…

Q: What are the signs of impeding respiratory failure in small children

A: Respiratory failure refers to a condition where the pulmonary system is unable to adequately…

Q: Explain the phrase, “breathing by using negative pressure” ( How do we breath using the process of…

A: BASIC INFORMATION  BREATHING  the movement of the air from outside the environment to inside our…

Q: Fill in the blank:  The _______________________ group within the medulla oblongata establishes the…

A: The medulla oblongata is a part of the hindbrain that houses vomiting, vasomotor, respiratory and…

Q: Which of the following have the most efficient lungs: amphibians, mammals or birds? Explain your…

A: The cells are the primary unit of the body. The cells comprise tissues which form an organ. The…

Q: DESCRIPTIONS : F Main air way known as windpipe. Cilia filters the air here. Branches of bronchi.…

A: Main air way known as windpipe -  Trachea D   Cilia filters the air here -  nostrils  B…

Q: Explain the two general features that breathing organs share, which optimize gas exchange.

A: Organisms require oxygen for carrying out their metabolic processes, and in the process, they give…

Q: Place the following steps for normal inhalation in order.l) decrease in intrapleural pressure to 754…

A: The respiratory system of the human body consists of structures and organs like the nose, trachea,…