Test - Respiration And Excreation Flashcards
During gas exchange which substance moves from the alveoli into the blood?
Oxygen
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In gas exchange oxygen passes from the capillary into the blood….. true or false
False
Carbon Dioxide
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What are the two arge organs that come off of the trachea and what are the tiny sacs inside of them.
That is the lung that contains alveoli that have networks of capillaries running throughout the sacs. Inside the alveoli is where gas exchange occurs.
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Explain the function of the trachea
It’s function is to act as a passageway from when things come in your body to get to the lungs,bronchi, etc… also if food enters the trachea you could choke.
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Explain the function of the epiglottis
that closes off the trachea when a person swallows
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