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The structure of organs is always relevant to function. The function of respiratory surfaces is gaseous exchange. The structure would therefore facilitate this as follows:
1. A single layer of squamous epithelial cells.
2. A large blood supply to the surface.
3. A large surface area.
4. Counter-current flow of medium to blood. (This means that the blood and air/water are flowing in opposite directions so as to increase the concentration gradient).
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