Which gas exchange surface in the lungs has a thin wall and a good blood supply?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The alveoli
- Step 1: Gas exchange needs a short diffusion path. Step 2. Alveoli are one cell thick and surrounded by capillaries. Answer: The alveoli. Why not the others: The bronchi and trachea only carry air.
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