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Where does diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place in the lungs? a. alveoli and capillaries b. bronchi and thorax c. cilia and pleura d. epiglottis and larynx
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Where does diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place in the lungs?

a. alveoli and capillaries
b. bronchi and thorax
c. cilia and pleura
d. epiglottis and larynx

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A

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User Rickyalbert
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A - The alveoli have a membrane that is only one cell thick to allow for a short diffusion time to capillaries.  
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