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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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