Understanding Gaseous Exchange

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Gaseous Exchange

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Process of exchanging gases (O₂ and CO₂)

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Location in Humans

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Alveoli in lungs

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Oxygen Intake

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O₂ enters bloodstream

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Carbon Dioxide Release

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CO₂ exits bloodstream

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Diffusion

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Movement from high to low concentration

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Respiratory System

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Organs involved in breathing

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Alveoli Structure

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Tiny air sacs, large surface area

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Capillaries

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Tiny blood vessels around alveoli

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Hemoglobin

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Protein in red blood cells, carries O₂

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Breathing Process

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Inhalation and exhalation