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Where does the actual air exchange take place in the lungs?

The actual air exchange in the lungs takes place in the alveoli, which are tiny sacs at the end of the bronchioles. Oxygen from the inhaled air passes through the walls of the alveoli and into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.


What is another name for the air sacs?

i think its called the ALVEOLI


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Which of the following is not a component of the lungs bronchi or alveoli or pharynx?

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