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How the respiratory system is adapted for the purposes of gas exchange
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The purpose of this essay is to explain how the respiratory system is adapted for the purposes of gas exchange, including the processes by which the diffusion of gases occur and the factors that may affect this. Firstly, there will be an explanation of what respiration and gas exchange are. Then, the essay will look at the respiratory and cardiovascular systems and how they work together for gas exchange. Moving on, there will be an explanation on what happens to inhaled air as it is inspired and prepared for gas exchange in the body. Fick's law of diffusion will be explored, also pressure gradients and the solubility of gases will be described and the factors affecting these. All living cells need a source of energy in order to survive. All cells obtain energy through the process of respiration. Indge B. et al (2000) explains that "Respiration occurs in every cell within the...
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