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What Are The Features Of An Alveolus That Are Good For Gas Exchange Flashcards

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Features of an alveolus

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Folded membrane gives large surface area
The cells of the capillary and the alveoli are thin and flattened so diffusion distance is very short
Good blood supply to maintain concentration gradient
Moist lining so gases can dissolve.

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