Breathing And Gas Exchange Flashcards by Frankie Gaffney | Brainscape

Q

What are lungs made up of?

A

Alveoli

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Characteristics of alveoli

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The alveoli supply a very large surface area and have a rich supply of blood capillaries.

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What does alveoli do?

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Alveoli ensures that gases can diffuse into and out of the blood as efficiently as possible.

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