where is the higher concentration of carbon dioxide ? 2) is Carbon dioxide flowing down or against its concentration gradient ? 3) Is energy required for the movement of carbon dioxide ?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
9th Edition
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood
Chapter13: The Respiratory System
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 4RE
icon
Related questions
Question

Practice concentration gradients:

A) Active tissues generate carbon dioxide during cell respiration. This carbon dioxide diffuses out of the tissue into the bloodstream.

1) where is the higher concentration of carbon dioxide ?

2) is Carbon dioxide flowing down or against its concentration gradient ?

3) Is energy required for the movement of carbon dioxide ?

Calculate concentration gradient

solute 55M    Solute 52M

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Membrane chemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap …
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap …
Biology
ISBN:
9781285866932
Author:
Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:
Cengage Learning