Asked by Matthew Vargas on May 04, 2024
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Which association is correct?
A) larynx-throat
B) trachea-air filtration
C) alveoli-gas exchange
D) pharynx-vocal cords
E) bronchioles-hair and mucus
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place, crucial for the respiratory process.
Gas Exchange
The biological process through which gases (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide) move between the environment and the bloodstream, typically through the lungs or gills.
Bronchioles
Small passages in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs.
- Describe the process and importance of gas exchange in the lungs.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The alveoli are the site of gas exchange in the respiratory system. Oxygen from the air we breathe is diffused into the bloodstream through the walls of the alveoli, while carbon dioxide is diffused out of the bloodstream and into the alveoli to be exhaled.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the process and importance of gas exchange in the lungs.