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The three layers of the respiratory membrane that air molecules must pass through to reach red blood cells are the alveolar epithelium, the interstitial space, and the capillary endothelium. First, oxygen diffuses through the thin layer of alveolar cells lining the alveoli. Next, it passes through the interstitial fluid, and finally, it crosses the capillary walls of the surrounding blood vessels to enter the red blood cells. This efficient exchange process facilitates the transfer of oxygen into the bloodstream for distribution throughout the body.

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