
The Haldane Effect and Uptake of Carbon Dioxide from Tissues
In a previous article, I explained how gases are exchanged at the respiratory membrane....
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by Leslie Samuel | Jun 19, 2012 | Physiology, Posts, The Respiratory System | 0
In a previous article, I explained how gases are exchanged at the respiratory membrane....
Read Moreby Leslie Samuel | May 29, 2012 | Posts, The Respiratory System | 3
Breathing is something we do all the time, often without being aware of it however, when we do,...
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In the vertebrate world, there are two major types of respiration: unidirectional and...
Read Moreby Leslie Samuel | May 16, 2012 | Posts, The Respiratory System | 0
Gas exchange in the lungs occurs where there is both ventilation and perfusion (blood flow). Areas...
Read Moreby Leslie Samuel | Apr 24, 2012 | Physiology, Posts, The Respiratory System | 8
Normal Lung Anatomy The lungs are surrounded by a double membrane called pleura. This membrane has...
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