The lungs Flashcards

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What is the job of the lungs?

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The job of the lungs is to transfer oxygen to the blood and to remove waste carbon dioxide from it.

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What is the job of the alveoli in the lungs?

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The alveoli carry gas exchange in the lungs.

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What is the function of the blood capillaries?

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They are involved in the exchange of materials at the tissues.

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