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The moistness of the alveoli allows for exchange of gases. This is the primary function of the alveoli, and the lungs. Gases can dissolve in water, but they can not dissolve in dry solid material. If the alveoli were dry, oxygen could not diffuse into the blood and carbon dioxide could not diffuse out. Such a person would suffocate.

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