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    This homework document contains questions about gas exchange. It asks where gas exchange takes place (the lungs), what structures are important (alveoli), and defines diffusion. It also asks about the differences between inhalation and exhalation, how oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse in alveoli, and how smoking could affect gas exchange.

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    Victoria Lowman
    This homework document contains questions about gas exchange. It asks where gas exchange takes place (the lungs), what structures are important (alveoli), and defines diffusion. It also asks about the differences between inhalation and exhalation, how oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse in alveoli, and how smoking could affect gas exchange.

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    Gas Exchange Homework

    Task 1
    Directions: Answer the following questions.
    1. In what organ does gas exchange take place?
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    2. What structures in this organ are most important to gas exchange?
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    3. Gas exchange takes place by process of diffusion. What is diffusion?
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    Task 2
    What is the difference between inhalation and exhalation?
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    Compare and contrast how oxygen and carbon dioxide diffusion in the alveoli.
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    Task 3
    How do you think smoking affects gas exchange? Defend your answer.
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