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The main purpose of this is to get oxygen into the cells of the body where it can be used in the process of respiration to generate energy from glucose. Other chemicals such as nicotine can also easily pass through the thin walls of these air sacs (aveoli) as can viruses and microorganisms. Hope that helps Diesel 'Danger' Nutkins

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How are air sac walls like a frog's skin?

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What tiny air sac is surrounded by blood capillaries?

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How does axillary air sac work in chickens?

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What is a tiny air sac surrounded by blood capillaries?

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Which type of blood vessel surrounds the wall of each air sac?

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What is the system of the air sac?

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Inside the lungs are sac-like objects called?

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