Question

Explain the characteristic of respiratory surface

Answer 1

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Characteristics of respiratory surfaces are as follows:-

○Respiratory surfaces should have thin walls.
○Large surface area for maximum exchange of respiratory gases.
○Highly vascularised for rich blood supply.
○Moist inner surface.
○Highly ventilated to receive best flow of gases and manage pressure gradient.
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