Exchange of Gases

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Exchange of Gases: Overview

This topic describes the exchange of gases during respiration. The primary site for the exchange of gases are the alveoli. It discusses the exchange of gases at the alveolus and the body tissues and the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Important Questions on Exchange of Gases

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Explain the exchange of gasses at the alveolar level.

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Why internal respiration is also called cellular respiration?

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Justify that partial pressure helps in gaseous exchange during respiration.

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The exchange of gases in the alveoli takes place through which process?

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What are the factors that affect the rate of diffusion during the exchange of gases by human respiratory system?

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In humans, the exchange of gases occurs

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Statement I: The amount of CO2 that can diffuse through the membrane, per unit difference in the partial pressure, is much higher than that of O2.
Statement II: The solubility of CO2 is 20 to 25 times higher than that of O2.

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Gases diffuse over the respiratory surface because of PO2

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Mountain sickness at high altitude is due to

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Increase in CO2 concentration shall cause

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Carbon monoxide contained in Tobacco smoke

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Gases diffuse over the respiratory surface because of

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A higher CO2 concentration of blood causes

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If a large number of individuals are enclosed in a room, then:

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The "blue baby" syndrome results from ____

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Which statement is wrong?

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The percentage of oxygen in inhaled air is about

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By which mechanism, oxygen is transported from lungs to cells?

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When a sea diver goes very deep he has to breathe on compressed air at high pressure. After some time, he loses his strength to work and feel drowsy. This is because of?

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The factor which does not affect the rate of alveolar diffusion is