Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The removal of carbon dioxide is as important to survival as is the constant supply of oxygen.
2. The respiratory tree is the structure used by the respiratory system to distribute air.
3. The exchange of gases occurs by way of the active transport of oxygen.
4. The thickness of the walls of the respiratory membrane assists in the function of gas exchange.
5. The surface area of the alveoli for gas exchange is about 10 square meters.
1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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