Asked by Emily Tudman on Jul 24, 2024
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Gas exchange between the air in the lungs and the blood takes place in the ________.
A) alveoli
B) primary bronchi
C) terminal bronchioles
D) trachea
E) respiratory bronchi
Alveoli
are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.
Gas Exchange
The biological process by which gases (mainly oxygen and carbon dioxide) are transferred between the blood and the external environment during the act of breathing.
- Detail the process of respiration including the mechanics of breathing and the exchange of gases.
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Clarence Faye T. GabalesJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Gas exchange between the air in the lungs and the blood occurs in the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs at the end of the respiratory tree that provide a large surface area for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the process of respiration including the mechanics of breathing and the exchange of gases.