Figure 3 - Schematic diagram of lung anatomy with cross-sections of bronchi, bronchioles alveolar ducts, and alveoli. From the following article. Anatomy, development, and physiology of the lungs.

A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.

You have millions of tiny air sacs working in your lungs to get oxygen into your bloodstream and take carbon dioxide out. Read about alveoli function — how it impacts your health, and how your ...

Bronchioles control the exchange of gases with the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs in the lungs. Each lobe of the lung has the same physiologic function, bringing oxygen into the bloodstream and ...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2022 – Alveoli are the basic functional units of the human respiratory system, acting as tiny air sacs that exchange gases. Air inhaled through the mouth and nose flows into ...

The gas exchange system affects oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide from the air. Find out more with BBC Bitesize in this article for 11-14 year old students.