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Pressure Changes During Pulmonary Ventilation

Gaseous Exchange in the Lungs

Gaseous Exchange in the Lungs

Diagram of gas exchange in the lungs.

This is a diagram of gas exchange in the lungs. It shows the aveoli removing carbon dioxide from the blood and then adding oxygen to the blood.

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