Gas Exchange Test Retake Review

Front

Blood that contains a high concentration of oxygen is ____.

Back

Oxygenated

Front

Because of _________ carbon dioxide in the blood moves into the alveoli and the oxygen in the alveoli moves into the blood.

Back

Diffusion

Front

When blood exits the alveoli it is _______ in oxygen.

Back

High

Front

When blood enters the alveoli it is _______ in carbon dioxide.

Back

High

Front

When blood exits the alveoli it is _______ in carbon dioxide.

Back

Low

Front

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What process allows oxygen to move from the alveoli into the blood?

Back

Diffusion.

Front

What is the term for blood that is low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide?

Back

Deoxygenated blood.

Front

What happens to carbon dioxide levels in the blood as it passes through the alveoli?

Back

They decrease.

Front

What is the role of hemoglobin in gas exchange?

Back

Hemoglobin binds to oxygen in the lungs and releases it in the tissues.