AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

GAS EXCHANGE IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pertukaran gas dalam manusia berlaku dalam ____ Gaseous exchange in humans takes place in the ____
A
otakbrain
B
pancreaspankreas
C
paru-parulung
D
hatiliver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This happens in the lungs between the alveoli and a network of tiny blood vessels called capillaries, which are located in the walls of the alveoli.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, in unicellular organisms such as amoeba and paramecium exchange of gases takes place through plasma membrane by simple diffusion.

Detailed explanation-3: -In insects, gaseous exchange occurs through a network of tubes collectively known as the tracheal system. The small openings on the sides of an insect’s body are known as spiracles. Oxygen-rich air enters through the spiracles. The spiracles are connected to the network of tubes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amoeba take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide by diffusion through their cell membrane.

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