The ________ are tiny air sacs in the lungs that permit the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the capillary walls.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
alveoli
Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs that permit the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the capillary walls.
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