Respiratory Membrane: How Gas Exchange Occurs in the Lungs
The gases oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the blood and air in lungs through the respiratory membrane. The respiratory membrane is formed by the thin walls of the alveoli and the capillaries surrounding them.Respiratory Disorders - Related Articles
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