Asked by alysa butera on Jun 08, 2024
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Blood in the pulmonary capillaries has a higher partial pressure of carbon dioxide than atmospheric air.
Pulmonary Capillaries
Tiny blood vessels surrounding alveoli in the lungs where Gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.
Partial Pressure
The pressure a single gas in a mixture contributes to the total pressure, based on its proportion in the mixture.
- Absorb the principles underlying the physiological procedures of gas exchange and the role enzymes play in the respiratory biochemical processes.
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Zybrea KnightJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
The accumulation of carbon dioxide in the body tissues leads to its release into the blood capillaries. The partial pressure of CO2 is higher in the pulmonary capillaries than atmospheric air, allowing for the exchange of gases to occur. The blood capillaries in the lungs release carbon dioxide into the alveoli, where it can be eliminated through exhalation.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the principles underlying the physiological procedures of gas exchange and the role enzymes play in the respiratory biochemical processes.