Which structure is responsible for the exchange of gases in the lungs?

Practice Questions

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Which structure is responsible for the exchange of gases in the lungs?
  1. Bronchi
  2. Alveoli
  3. Trachea
  4. Diaphragm

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which structure is responsible for the exchange of gases in the lungs?
  • Step 1: Understand that the lungs are the organs responsible for breathing.
  • Step 2: Learn that the lungs contain small structures called alveoli.
  • Step 3: Recognize that alveoli are tiny air sacs where gas exchange happens.
  • Step 4: Know that oxygen from the air enters the blood in the alveoli, and carbon dioxide from the blood is released into the alveoli to be exhaled.
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