Diffusion through cell membranes

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Does gas exchange happen in the lungs?
Yes
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What is the purpose of the lungs?
To transfer oxygen to the blood and remove waste carbon dioxide from it
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What do lungs contain?
Millions of air sacs called alveoli where gas exchange takes place
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How are aveoli specialised to maximise diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Large surface area, moist lining for dissolving gases, thin walls and good blood supply
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Why are alveoli specialised?
To maximise the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide
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What is the purpose of the lungs?

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To transfer oxygen to the blood and remove waste carbon dioxide from it

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What do lungs contain?

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How are aveoli specialised to maximise diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

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Why are alveoli specialised?

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