Breathing and Exchange of GasesHard
Question
O2 and CO2 are exchanged by exchange part of the respiratory system by simple diffusion mainly based on-
Options
A.Pressure gradient
B.pulmonary volume
C.Thoracic pressure
D.Atmospheric pressure
Solution
-Alveoli are the primary sites of exchange of gases. Exchange of gases also
occur between blood and tissues. O2 and CO2 are exchanged in these
sites by simple diffusion mainly based on pressure/concentration
gradient.
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