Test - Respiration And Excreation Flashcards

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During gas exchange which substance moves from the alveoli into the blood?

A

Oxygen

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In gas exchange oxygen passes from the capillary into the blood….. true or false

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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.

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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

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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

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that closes off the trachea when a person swallows

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