gaseous exchange Flashcards
1
Q
what is diffusion?
A
the movement of gages from a high to a low concentration.
2
Q
what is the concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood?
A
high levels
3
Q
what is the concentration of oxygen in the blood?
A
low levels.
4
Q
what is the concentration level of carbon dioxide in the alveoli?
A
low levels
5
Q
what is the concentration level of oxygen in the alveoli?
A
high levels.
6
Q
what is the oxygen diffusion process?
A
oxygen diffuses from a high concentration in the alveoli to a low concentration in the blood.
7
Q
what is the carbon dioxide diffusion process?
A
carbon dioxide diffuses from high concentration in blood to a low concentration in the alveoli.
8
Q
what helps the diffusion process in the alveoli?
A
thin walls that are one cells thick and moist
