How Large Can the Surface Area of Pulmonary Capillaries Get?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the surface area of pulmonary capillaries and their role in gas exchange. Participants also touch on the regulation of oncotic and hydrostatic pressures, seeking to understand the relevant proteins involved.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions how large the surface area of pulmonary capillaries can get, linking it to their function in gas exchange.
  • Another participant requests information on proteins that regulate oncotic and hydrostatic pressures, emphasizing the need for others to show their own work before receiving help.
  • A third participant clarifies that the inquiry is specifically about the surface area of capillaries rather than alveoli and suggests searching online for information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific surface area of pulmonary capillaries, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the details of the proteins involved in pressure regulation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific definitions and detailed explanations of the proteins mentioned, and there are unresolved aspects regarding the surface area measurements.

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The pulmonary capilaries between the alveoli sacs handles the gas exchange right. So I was wondering how large can their surface area get.

Oh yeah can someone name all the proteins that regular oncatic and hydrostatic pressures, and how they do it.
 
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kevin86 said:
Oh yeah can someone name all the proteins that regular oncatic and hydrostatic pressures, and how they do it.
You have to show your own work here before you can get help. You should be able to look up the proteins yourself and post your best attempt at explaining "how they do it," before anyone here can help check your work for you and guide you toward correct explanations if any are wrong.
 
kevin86 said:
The pulmonary capilaries between the alveoli sacs handles the gas exchange right. So I was wondering how large can their surface area get.

You are looking for the surface area of the capillaries, and not the alveoli correct? A quick search on google using the terms: "surface area pulmonary capillaries" brought up a number of pages with this information. It shouldn't take but a few minutes to find what you are looking for. Post again for confirmation.
 
yeah thanks for the help, I got it now.
 

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