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    Lungs

    Lungs

    The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.

    Review Date: 10/10/2005
    Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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