thorax Flashcards by Melissa Langridge | Brainscape

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alveoli adaptions

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single layer THIN epithelial cells (fully permeable) inc. diffusion.
constant blood flow provided by capillary network (high oxygen gradient)

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define lungs

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very large gas exchange surfaces

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purpose of alveoli

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increases surface area

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