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Edexcel A level Biology : topic 1- 4

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Question:

How is the mammalian lung adapted for rapid gaseous exchange?

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Large network of capillaries surrounds a lot of alveoli to provide large surface area capillaries and alveoli are each 1 cell thick so short diffusion distance constant blood circulation and breathing maintains concentration gradients


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