Question

How does the reduced number of alveoli affect the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide? ​

Answer 1

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There are about 300 million alveoli in normal lungs. As you breathe in air, the alveoli stretch, drawing oxygen in and transporting it to the blood. When you exhale, the alveoli shrink, forcing carbon dioxide out of the body. ... Also, because there are fewer alveoli, less oxygen will be able to move into the bloodstream.

Answer 2

Explanation:

As a result, the surface available for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between inhaled air and blood traversing the lungs is reduced. In addition, loss of elastic tissue from the walls of the destroyed alveoli causes the lungs to expand within the chest cage.