Why do lung alveolo have large air spaces
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Large surface area - many alveoli are present in the lungs with a shape that further increases surface area. ... A large diffusion gradient - breathing ensures that the oxygen concentration in the alveoli is higher than in the capillaries so oxygen moves from the alveoli to the blood.
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