Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
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Explain how the structure and arrangement of alveoli make them well suited for their role in gas exchange.
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 34.1 - explain how organismal respiration supports...Ch. 34.1 - describe the adaptations of respiratory surfaces...Ch. 34.1 - explain why bulk flow is required for respiration?Ch. 34.2 - explain the four stages of gas exchange in animals...Ch. 34.2 - Prob. 1HYEWCh. 34.2 - How does the insect tracheal system compensate for...Ch. 34.2 - explain the respiratory adaptations of fish?Ch. 34.2 - How do the respiratory adaptations of amphibians...Ch. 34.2 - Prob. 3CYLCh. 34.2 - Prob. 3TC
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- The respiratory components of the medulla consist of which of the following? Dorsal respiratory group Apneustic center Ventral respiratory group Pneumotaxic center 1 only 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 4 onlyarrow_forwardOxygen in air must diffuse across______ to enter the blood. a. pleural sacs b. alveolar sacs c. a moist respiratory surface d. both b and carrow_forwardWhich is the order of airflow during inhalation? a. nasal cavity, trachea, larynx, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli b. nasal cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli c. nasal cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchioles, bronchi, alveoli d. nasal cavity, trachea, larynx, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoliarrow_forward
- When you sneeze, abdominal muscles abruptly contract, pushing your diaphragm upward. Given the discussion of the respiratory cycle in Section 10.4, why does this change expel air out your nose?arrow_forwardGas exchange occurs at the _______. a. two bronchi b. pleural sacs c. alveoli d. both b and carrow_forwardWhat are some advantages of gas exchange in air over gas exchange in water?arrow_forward
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