What are alveoli? What is their function?

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elizabeths · Answer

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koikkara · Answer

Alveoli are tiny sacs within our lungs that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to move between the lungs and bloodstream.

thomaster · Answer

They're tiny air sacs with a very thin cell wall which allows gas exchange between the air in your lungs and the blood in your capillaries. Perhaps this attached image will explain it better.

koikkara · Answer

The main function of the alveoli is storage of air for a shorter period which permits absorption of oxygen into the blood.

koikkara · Answer

In Simple...The main function of alveoli is gaseous exchange. It is in the alveoli structure through which exchange of gases takes place during respiration process.

koikkara · Answer

@ElizabethS Hope that Helps... Thank You.. !

elizabeths · Answer

@thomaster & @Koikkara Thank you very much !