2007-03-08 09:31:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
nope, diffusion of gases in the lungs takes place in the lungs
2007-03-08 09:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jonny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trachea, or windpipe, is a tube extending from the larynx to the bronchi in mammals, and from the pharynx to the syrinx in birds, carrying air to the lungs. It is lined with ciliated cells which push particles out, and cartilage rings which reinforce the trachea and prevent it from collapsing on itself during breathing.
These numerous cartilaginous half-rings, located one above the other along the trachea, have open ends adjacent to the esophagus. The rings are connected by muscular and fibrous tissue, and they are lined inside with a ciliated mucous membrane.
The epiglottis is the flap that closes the trachea.
2007-03-08 09:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by Not Here 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In the alveoli of the lungs. The trachea ia just the wind pipe, leading to the lungs.
2007-03-08 09:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by lavito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffusion into and out of the circulatory system takes place in the alveoli of the lungs.
2007-03-08 09:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas exchange by diffusion happens in the air sacs or alveoli, not the trachea.
2007-03-08 09:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that before. The only air exchange that actually happens is in the lungs, at the alveolar level.
2007-03-08 09:38:00 · answer #6 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it takes place in the lungs specifically in the alveoli which are located in the bronchi.
2007-03-08 09:34:45 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Because the duffusion is in the lungs, not in the trachea.
That was a trick question.
2007-03-08 09:34:02 · answer #8 · answered by Landon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It takes place in the alveoli
2007-03-08 09:34:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in the aveoli.
2007-03-08 09:37:08 · answer #10 · answered by comicfreak33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋