Which of the following structures allow the exchange of gases between the inhaled air and the blood? 

A. The pulmonary alveoli and the bronchioles only
B. The pulmonary alveoli and the alveolar ducts only
C. The pulmonary alveoli, the bronchioles, and the alveolar ducts 
D. The pulmonary alveoli only


Answer: D

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