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Why is the alveolus important to the breathing system of humans?
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∙ 15y ago
Alveoli in the lungs are important because they help with the transportation of oxygen to the blood. They are also called the pulmonary alveoli.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agooxygen and carbon dioxide exchange takes place between the alveoli and capillaries
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∙ 15y agoAlveoli maximize surface area to let more O2 (oxygen) to diffuse into the red blood cells.
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∙ 12y agoAlveoli are where gas exchanges occur between blood and oxygen. Oxygen cannot enter the bloodstream without diffusing through the alveolar epithelium
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∙ 14y agoThat is where gas exchange takes place.
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