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What is the purpose of the thin wall of the alveolus?
Which of the following correctly describes the movement of gases during respiration?
What is the purpose of the film of moisture lining the inside of the alveolus?
What is the purpose of the capillaries surrounding the alveoli?
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What is the primary cause of emphysema?
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What is the purpose of the artery that brings deoxygenated blood to the capillaries surrounding the alveoli?
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What is the purpose of the film of moisture lining the inside of the alveolus?
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What is the purpose of the thin wall of the capillary surrounding the alveoli?
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What is the purpose of the surfactant produced in the alveoli?
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What is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
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