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Chapter 19, Problem 38P
Summary Introduction
To describe:
The structure of the respiratory membrane.
Concept introduction:
The respiratory membrane is also known as the alveolar-capillary membrane. It is the actual site where the gaseous exchange takes place.
The respiratory membrane is very thin to allow diffusion of oxygen from alveoli into the blood capillaries and of carbon dioxide from the blood capillaries into the alveoli.
Pictorial representation:
The structure of respiratory membrane is given below:
Fig.1:Respiratory membrane (Alveolar-capillary membrane)
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Ch. 19 - Prob. 1PCh. 19 - 2 Which organs constitute the respiratory system?
Ch. 19 - Prob. 3PCh. 19 - What is the function of the cilia on the cells...Ch. 19 - Prob. 5PCh. 19 - Prob. 6PCh. 19 - What part of the respiratory tract is shared with...Ch. 19 - Prob. 8PCh. 19 - Prob. 9PCh. 19 - Prob. 10P
Ch. 19 - Prob. 11PCh. 19 - Prob. 12PCh. 19 - Prob. 13PCh. 19 - Prob. 14PCh. 19 - Prob. 15PCh. 19 - Prob. 16PCh. 19 - What is the function of the serous fluid in the...Ch. 19 - Prob. 18PCh. 19 - Prob. 19PCh. 19 - Describe the events in inspiration.Ch. 19 - Prob. 21PCh. 19 -
22 What forces are responsible for normal...Ch. 19 - Prob. 23PCh. 19 - Prob. 24PCh. 19 - Prob. 25PCh. 19 - How is the total lung capacity calculated?Ch. 19 - Prob. 27PCh. 19 - Prob. 28PCh. 19 - Prob. 29PCh. 19 - Prob. 30PCh. 19 - Prob. 31PCh. 19 - Prob. 32PCh. 19 - Prob. 33PCh. 19 - Prob. 34PCh. 19 - Prob. 35PCh. 19 - Prob. 36PCh. 19 - Prob. 37PCh. 19 - Prob. 38PCh. 19 - Prob. 39PCh. 19 - Prob. 40PCh. 19 - Prob. 41PCh. 19 - Prob. 42PCh. 19 - Prob. 43PCh. 19 - Prob. 44PCh. 19 - Prob. 45PCh. 19 - Prob. 46PCh. 19 - Prob. 47PCh. 19 - Prob. 48PCh. 19 -
49 How do alveoli change with age?
Ch. 19 - List the general functions of the respiratory...Ch. 19 - 2 Explain why oxygen is required at the cellular...Ch. 19 - Prob. 3CACh. 19 - Prob. 4CACh. 19 - Prob. 5CACh. 19 - Prob. 6CACh. 19 - Prob. 7CACh. 19 - Prob. 8CACh. 19 - Prob. 9CACh. 19 - Prob. 10CACh. 19 - Prob. 11CACh. 19 - Prob. 12CACh. 19 - Prob. 13CACh. 19 - Prob. 14CACh. 19 - Prob. 15CACh. 19 - Prob. 16CACh. 19 - Prob. 17CACh. 19 - Prob. 18CACh. 19 - Prob. 19CACh. 19 - Prob. 20CACh. 19 - Prob. 21CACh. 19 - Prob. 22CACh. 19 - Explain the mechanisms of coughing and sneezing,...Ch. 19 - Prob. 24CACh. 19 - Prob. 25CACh. 19 - Prob. 26CACh. 19 - Prob. 27CACh. 19 - Prob. 28CACh. 19 - Prob. 29CACh. 19 -
30 Describe the inflation reflex. (pp. 752-753)
Ch. 19 - Prob. 31CACh. 19 - Prob. 32CACh. 19 - Prob. 33CACh. 19 - Prob. 34CACh. 19 - Prob. 35CACh. 19 -
36 Describe how the blood carries oxygen. (p....Ch. 19 - Prob. 37CACh. 19 - Prob. 38CACh. 19 - Prob. 39CACh. 19 - Prob. 40CACh. 19 - Prob. 41CACh. 19 - Prob. 42CACh. 19 - Prob. 1IACh. 19 - Prob. 2IACh. 19 - Prob. 3IACh. 19 - Prob. 4IACh. 19 - Certain respiratory disorders, such as emphysema,...Ch. 19 - Prob. 6IACh. 19 - Prob. 7IA
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