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Alveoli and Gas Exchange

Why are alveoli adapted for gas exchange?


Large surface area (700,000,000 air sacs) One cell thick Close to capillary network Moist- allow O to dissolve before diffusing through walls of alveoli
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Gas exchange
Deoxygenated Blood (low in O2, high in

Oxygenated blood high in O2 low in CO2)- carried to rest of body

CO2)coming from the rest of body

Arrows show direction of diffusion

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