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Chapter 16.5, Problem 8L
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To describe: The structure and function of the respiratory membrane.
Introduction: The respiratory membrane is a membrane that separates air within the alveoli from the blood within the pulmonary capillaries. The respiratory membrane is less than 0.5 mm in size.
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