Asked by
Marcus Sundström
on Oct 18, 2024
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What occurs at the respiratory membrane?
A) Mucus removes debris.
B) Gas exchange between the air and blood takes place.
C) Macrophages accumulate to remove debris.
D) Gas exchange between the blood and tissues takes place.
Respiratory Membrane
The thin barrier in the lungs through which gas exchange between the air in the alveoli and the blood in the capillaries occurs.
Gas Exchange
The biological process through which gases (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide) are transferred between the blood and the external environment in the lungs.
- Identify the elements of the respiratory zone and their functions in the exchange of gases.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the elements of the respiratory zone and their functions in the exchange of gases.