NUTRITION
THE HUMAN BODY
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Question
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Which organ is the site of gas exchange between the body and the environment?
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spleen
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liver
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lungs
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pancreas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -This happens in the lungs between the alveoli and a network of tiny blood vessels called capillaries, which are located in the walls of the alveoli.
Detailed explanation-2: -The alveoli are the sites of gas exchange; they are located at the terminal regions of the lung and are attached to the respiratory bronchioles. The acinus is the structure in the lung where gas exchange occurs. The sac-like structure of the alveoli increases their surface area.
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