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They are called Alveoli. They act as the primary gas exchange. Their wall is thin, and is surrounded by capillaries. This allows exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the respiratory and circulatory systems.

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What is the name of the clusters of thin-walled air sacs in the lungs?

Alveoli


Are the clusters of air sacs in the lungs called alveoli?

Yes, the clusters of air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs are called alveoli. They are surrounded by a network of capillaries, allowing for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air.


The smallest broncioles end in clusters of air sacs called alveoli where gases exchange in the lungs?

You are correct.


What takes air into the air sacs?

air sacs are in the lungs and when you breathe in blood carries it to the lungs.


What small air sacs is in your lungs?

small air sacs in your lungs are alveoli (plural) they are where the air you breath in is stored


Where are air sacs located?

Either the heart or the lungs but I'm not sure which.


What are air sacs?

The bronchi continue to divide into smaller and smaller branches until they end in air sacs. The air sacs in the lungs are called alveoli.


What is air sacs within the lungs?

Alveolar means pertaining the the alveolus (plural alveoli), the small air sacs in the lungs.


What are the air sacs in your lungs?

Alveoli alveoli - air sacs in your lungs


What is the lungs tissue called?

Lung tissue is alternatively called parenchyma. It is actually made up of clusters of soft, spongy air sacs known as lobules.


What are the tiny air sacs at the end of the smallest tubes in the lungs?

The smallest tube in the lungs is the Bronchus


Why does an adult need so many air sacs in their lungs?

adult got more air sacs than children because there lungs are bigger than children so the air sacs have to fit in the adult's lungs