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Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli, tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen passes into the blood and carbon dioxide is expelled. The thin walls of the alveoli facilitate this exchange, allowing oxygen to diffuse through the alveolar membrane into the surrounding capillaries. Simultaneously, carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled. This process is crucial for maintaining respiratory and metabolic functions in the body.

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