Uhe reason that gas exchange occurs between the capillaries and the alveoli is that, unlike other parts of the respiratory tract, the alveoli have O the enzymes required for movement of O2 O cells that actively transport O2 O extremely thin walls O the highest concentration of hemoglobin

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