Respiratory System MCAS Response

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The four parts of the respiratory system affected by the diseases are underlined in the table. Describe the specific role of EACH of these parts in the respiratory system.

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Identify the main gas that diffuses out of the alveolus and into the capillary.

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Explain why oxygen diffuses out of the alveoli and into the capillary.

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Identify the main gas that diffuses out of the capillary and into the aveolus.

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At point X, blood is coming from the heart and into the lungs. At point X, which gas is at a higher concentration in the blood?

2

State the path air follows starting from the nose

2

Briefly explain why your breathing and heart rate increase when you excercise.