Question
State four characteristics of gaseous exchange surfaces.
Answer
1. Abundantly supplied with blood capillaries, forming a rich vascular network.
2. Possessing a large surface area optimized for efficient gaseous exchange.
3. Featuring a thin membrane or epithelium, often just one cell thick, to facilitate diffusion.
4. Maintaining a moist environment along the lining to support effective gas diffusion.
2. Possessing a large surface area optimized for efficient gaseous exchange.
3. Featuring a thin membrane or epithelium, often just one cell thick, to facilitate diffusion.
4. Maintaining a moist environment along the lining to support effective gas diffusion.
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