Home / Summaries / Class notes - Laboratory Animal Course (art. 9) / carbon-blood-lungs

Respiratory system - Diffusion and transport of carbon dioxide (CO2)

3 important questions on Respiratory system - Diffusion and transport of carbon dioxide (CO2)

What is the blood entering the lung capillaries full of?

Carbon dioxide

In which form is most of the carbon dioxide dissolved in the plasma?

either in the form of sodium bicarbonate or carbonic acid. (a little is transported by the red blood cells)

How is the carbon dioxide being gotten rid of?

As blood enters the lungs the carbon dioxide gas diffuses through the capillary and alveoli walls into the water film and then into the alveoli, which is being removed form the lungs during breathing out.

The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:

Laboratory Animal Course (art. 9)

View summary
  • A unique study and practice tool
  • Never study anything twice again
  • Get the grades you hope for
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
Remember faster, study better. Scientifically proven.
Trustpilot Logo

Summaries related to Skin (integument) - General structure of the skin