What are cells role in homeostasis? - Take nutrients from tissue fluid and return their waste
molecules to it.
surround the thin tissue membranes of the alveoli; site of gas exchange in blood. (Rich network of tiny
blood vessels) - pulmonary capillaries
A tendency to maintain a balanced or cons...
What are cells role in homeostasis? - Take nutrients from tissue fluid and return their waste
molecules to it.
surround the thin tissue membranes of the alveoli; site of gas exchange in blood. (Rich network of tiny
blood vessels) - pulmonary capillaries
A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state - Homeostasis
What is tissue fluids role in homeostasis? - Exchange molecules with blood
movement of substances between blood and interstitial fluid - capillary exchange
What is the primary thing lungs contribute to homeostasis? - Gas exchange
organs through which an animal gets oxygen from the air. - Lung
any of the many tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange. - Alvioli
What makes up the alveoli? - Single layer of squamous epithelium supported by mesh of fine
elastic fibers
Red blood cells - Erythrocytes
Airways in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli. - Bronchioles
Is blood more acidic when carrying carbon dioxide? Explain - Yes
CO2 reacts with water to form carbonic acid
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