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Blood Flow in the Lungs

An Alveolus

An Alveolus

The alveoli are the site of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in the lungs.

This diagram of an alveolus indicates the capillary beds, connective tissue, alveolar sacs, alveolar duct, mucous gland, mucosal lining, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery, and atrium.

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