Asked by Sheree Aulerio on Jul 04, 2024

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Which of these are tiny air sacs surrounded by capillaries where gas exchange occurs?

A) Bronchioles
B) Alveoli
C) Pleura
D) Cilia
E) Bronchi

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, which facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrient and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.

Alveoli

Clusters of air sacs in which the exchange of gases between air and blood takes place; located in the lungs.

Bronchioles

A part of the respiratory tract that branches from the tertiary bronchi.

  • Understand the role and function of the alveoli and gas exchange process.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Alveoli are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place. They are surrounded by a network of capillaries, facilitating the gas exchange process essential for respiration.