What is diffusion as it pertains to the alveoli in the lungs during respiration?

1 Answer

Diffusion is flow from higher concentration to low concentration.

Explanation:

  1. The process of diffusion helps the exchange of gases in the alveoli of lungs.
  2. By the process of diffusion, oxygen enters into the blood capillaries situated in the alveoli of lungs, while from same process the carbondioxide comes out from the blood capillaries into the alveoli of lungs. Thank you