name 4 ways the lung is adapted for gaseous exchange

  1. thin diffusion distance- 1 cell thick 2. large surface area- alveoli 3. large concentration gradient- lots of blood vessels 4. moist
RT
Answered by Radhika T. Biology tutor

4237 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain the similarities and differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration


Name two structural differences between arteries and veins.


What are the differences and similarities between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?


What exactly is Natural selection?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning