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Large surface area due to the combined spherical shape (600 million alveoli = 80 m2)

Flattened epithelial cells of alveoli and close association with capillaries

Short diffusion distance from alveoli to blood (0.5-1.0 um)

Dense capillary network

Moist surface for the solution of gases

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