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The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by
The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by
Updated On: Oct 31, 2023
- passive transport
- active transport
- osmosis
- simple diffusion
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The exchange of gases in the alveoli of the lungs takes place by simple diffusion. The exchange of gases between the alveoli and blood in the lung is the result of difference in partial pressure of respiratory gases.
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Mechanism of Breathing
The air that we breathe in and breathe out of the lungs varies in its pressure. So basically when there is a fall down in air pressure the alveolar spaces drop down and the air enters the lungs (inspiration) as the pressure of the alveoli surpasses the atmospheric pressure, the air that is blown from the lungs (expiration). The rate of flow of air is in proportion to the magnitude of the pressure difference.
The breathing mechanism involves the following two processes:
- Inspiration - A contraction of muscles attached to the ribs on the outer side which pulls out the ribs and results in the expansion of the chest cavity is the process of inspiration.
- Expiration - The expiration process is considered once after the gaseous exchange takes place in the lungs and the air is expelled out. And the expulsion of air is called expiration.
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