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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structure**: The exchange of gases occurs at the lung surface, specifically in the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place. 2. **Gas Exchange Process**: The primary gases involved in this exchange are oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2). 3. **Oxygen Diffusion**: - Oxygen from the alveolar air diffuses into the blood in the pulmonary arterial capillaries. ...
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