What are the tiny air sacs called in bronchi branches?
The tiny air sacs at the end of the terminal bronchioles are called alveoli. Alveoli are the primary sites of gas exchange in the lungs, where oxygen from the inhaled air diffuses into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide from the bloodstream diffuses out into the air.Respiratory Disorders - Related Articles
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