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Components of the Blood
Hemoglobin is responsible for distributing oxygen, and to a lesser extent, carbon…
Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids
Once the oxygen diffuses across the alveoli, it enters the bloodstream and…
Gas Pressure and Respiration
The respiratory process can be better understood by examining the properties of…
Gas Exchange across Respiratory Surfaces
The structure of the lung maximizes its surface area to increase gas…
The Respiratory System
Figure 20.1. Lungs, which appear as nearly transparent tissue surrounding the heart…
