Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.
Oxygen is transported in 2 ways
1.binds to hemoglobin to form oxyhemobglobin or
2. dissolves in plasma
Carbon dioxide is also transported in 2 ways
1. small amount of co2 is carried inside the RBCs bound to hemoglobin.
2. most carbon dioxide dissolves in plasma
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- Secondary bronchi supply air to the
- The opening to the nostrils are the
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- Functions of the nasal cavity include all of the following, except
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