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The alveoli are completely covered in blood vessels (capillaries). The walls of the capillaries are extremely thin and the distance between air and blood is only 0.3μm.
This means that O2 has no distance to travel to get into the blood. The alveoli increase the surface area hugely. Humans have 300 million alveoli in both lungs giving a total surface area of 80 m2 (The skin is 2m2).
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Organs that excrete water?
By the alveoli
Organs made up of alveoli?
Lungs
What are organs made up of alveoli?
lungs
The two breathing organs where gas exchange occurs in the body?
The alveoli
What types of organs make up the resportory system?
The respiratory system is composed of organs such as the lungs, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, and diaphragm. These organs work together to facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
5 major organs of the respiratory system?
The five major organs of the respiratory system are the lungs, trachea, bronchi, diaphragm, and alveoli. These organs work together to help you breathe by intaking oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
How does the gallbladder work with the other organs to keep the body healthy?
The gall bladder and other organs filter the bad .
Do teeth work with other organs or systems?
yes
Does the heart work with other organs?
Yes, the lungs.
What are the organs of the lower respiratory system?
these are as follows: brochus,branches of bronchus called bronchii, alveoli
What are the parts of human respiratory organs?
The parts of the human respiratory center are the lungs, alveoli and bronchioles.
How do you work with other organs in your system?
you don't have to the brain and heart do all the work
