Respiratory System- Pt.3 - Gas Exchange

Question 1

Molecule specialized in oxygen transport

Answer 1

Hemoglobin

Question 2

Hemoglobin can bind to both Oxygen and Hydrogen BUT

Answer 2

cannot carry both at same time; carries w.e is higher concentration at said time

Question 3

CO2+ H20

Answer 3

carbonic acid aka a “weak acid”

Question 4

O2 is carried by

Answer 4

Hemoglobin

Question 5

RBCs deliver O2 to tissues, taking away CO2 in

Answer 5

systemic exchange

Question 6

In systemic exchange, we start off with high _____ and end up yielding more _______

Answer 6

CO2 , O2

Question 7

After systemic exchange

Answer 7

deoxygenated, blue blood goes into right side of heart

Question 8

In alveolar gas exchange, we begin with high due to inhaled air _____ and yield more ______ in alveoli

Answer 8

O2, CO2

Question 9

Post systemic, Deoxy blood goes to lung via pulmonary artery, rids of CO2, picks up O2, comes back to L side of heart via pulmonary veins and gets pumped to the body

Answer 9

Post Pulmonary, Blood leaves body tissues, gives up 02, takes up waste CO2 , comes back to R side of of heart and get pumped to lungs