How are the alveoli designed to maximize the exchange of gases?

Answer:

Alveoli are small balloon-like structures present in the millions inside our lungs. 

  • The gaseous exchange takes place in alveoli.
  • The walls of alveoli are very thin and have lots of thin blood capillaries
  • Since they are very small, high in number, they provide a large surface area which maximizes the exchange of gases .

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