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What is the function of the aveoli?

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∙ 10y ago
Updated: 11/14/2022

The function of the alveoli is to allow gas exchange with the blood and lungs. It takes in the carbon dioxide and then diffuses it.

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What is the function of the aveoli duct?

To get inhaled air to the alveoi for gas exchange


What absorbes oxygen from the air?

the aveoli in the Lungs


What happens between the aveoli?

how does the exchange of gasses between the aveoli and blood happen


What is the job of the bronchioles?

The brochiole's function is to allow oxygen to pass into the aveoli (air sacks covered in capillaries) where the oxygen can then enter your blood stream.


Is the aveoli an organ?

no cause aveoli are little air sacks in the lungs. they are not an organ they are in an organ.


Do veins surround aveoli?

no


What are millions in the lungs?

alveoli


Is there osmosis for aveoli of lungs?

What is filtration


What is the microscopic air sacs called?

aveoli


What is exchanged between the aveoli and the capilarries?

oxygen.


Does the air exchange happen in the bronchioles?

no, in the aveoli


What part of the respiratory system are sacs?

the aveoli

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