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The features of alveoli

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 11/14/2022

well, it increases the surface area of the lung

it is also wrapped with tiny blood vessels called capillaries which makes easier

for gases to diffuse to and from the body.

it is very thin and one cell thick

it has a excellent transport system

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

What else can I help you with?

How does the structure of the alveoli help do it jobs?

one feature is that an alveoli has a wide surface area. If you know any other features then add them!

What connects the respiratory and circulatory system?

Alveoli

What features of the alveoli mean that gas exchange is more efficient?

They Have A large surface area and they are full of red blood cells

What is the functional unit of lungs?

alveoli

What are the air sacs in your lungs?

Alveoli alveoli - air sacs in your lungs

What are the tiny air sacs called in the bronchi branches?

Alveoli

What are the small sacs in the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen?

The humorus

What do the alveoli in the body do?

alveoli take co2 from

What are the alveoli and what happens in them?

the alveoli is happen the blood

What are small air sacs of lung tissue called?

Alveoli (pulmonis) or just alveoli.

How many alveoli do cheetahs have?

There are hundreds of thousands of alveoli.

What about alveoli?

Alveoli are expanded chambers of epithelial tissue which form the gas exchange surfaces of the lungs. Multiple alveoli share a common duct forming alveoli sacs.