The Importance of Surface Area Alveoli of Lungs

Definition: alveoli - alveoli Alveoli are found within the lung parenchyma and are found at the terminal ends of the respiratory tree, clustered around alveolar sacs and alveoli Dental alveoli are bony sockets in the jaws in which the roots of the teeth are inserted in the alveolar process, with the help of the

alveoli Alveoli represent the major sites of gas exchange Their presence increases the surface area of the lung to maximize gas exchange, much like villi and