Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the thin walls of the alveoli and surrounding capillaries allow for efficient diffusion of gases between the air and the blood.
During respiration in human beings, the actual place of gaseous exchange is
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2020 · Topic: Respiratory System (Gaseous Exchange at Alveolar and Tissue Levels)
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