Pulmonary alveolus
An alveolus (plural:alveoli), is an anatomical structure that has the form of a hollow cavity. In the lung, the alveoli are spherical outcroppings of the respiratory bronchioles and are the primary sites of gas exchange with the blood.
Related Topics:
Gas exchange - Blood
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Location |
| ► | Structure |
| ► | Alveolar gas pressures |
| ► | Exchange between blood and gas |
| ► | Matching air supply and blood supply in alveoli |
| ► | Diseases |
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