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Question
For completion of respiration process, write the given steps in sequential manner
- Diffusion of gases (O2 and CO2) across alveolar membrane.
- Transport of gases by blood.
- Utilisation of O2 by the cells for catabolic reactions and resultant release of CO2.
- Pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich alveolar air is released out.
- Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and tissues.
Solution
Respiration involves the following steps:
- Breathing or pulmonary ventilation by which atmospheric air is drawn in and CO2 rich alveolar air is released out.
- Diffusion of gases (O2 and CO2) across the alveolar membrane.
- Transport of gases by the blood.
- Diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and tissues.
- The utilisation of O2 by the cells for catabolic reactions and resultant release of CO2.
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