Oxygen in lungs ultimately reaches –a)Alveolib)Tracheac)Bronchus...
The alveoli are the final branchings of the respiratory tree and act as the primary gas exchange units of the lung. Inhaled oxygen enters the lungs and reaches the alveoli.
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The alveoli are the final branchings of the respiratory tree and act as the primary gas exchange units of the lung. Inhaled oxygen enters the lungs and reaches the alveoli.
Oxygen in lungs ultimately reaches –a)Alveolib)Tracheac)Bronchus...
Bronchioles
Bronchioles are small airways in the lungs that branch off from the bronchi. They are responsible for carrying oxygen-rich air to the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.
Path of Oxygen
- When we breathe in, air enters the respiratory system through the trachea.
- The trachea branches into two bronchi, one leading to each lung.
- The bronchi further divide into smaller tubes called bronchioles.
- Oxygen in the bronchioles ultimately reaches the alveoli, where it diffuses into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is removed.
Gas Exchange
- In the alveoli, oxygen from the air we breathe crosses the thin walls of the air sacs and enters the bloodstream.
- At the same time, carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism, moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.
Importance of Bronchioles
- Bronchioles play a crucial role in ensuring that oxygen reaches the alveoli for efficient gas exchange.
- Their small size and branching structure help in distributing air evenly throughout the lungs.
- Any blockages or restrictions in the bronchioles can impair the flow of air and impact the exchange of gases in the lungs.