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There are two cells that oxygen must diffuse from. Once the oxygen enters the lungs, it is pushed to the aveoli, which is one cell thick and where the gas exchange occurs. Surrounding it are capillaries, which is also one cell thick. Here, oxygen moves across the two cells while the CO2 exits the red blood cell to exit the lungs.

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Where does oxygen diffuse into the blood during the process of respiration?

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Where in the lungs does oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse across in the lungs?

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