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Air sacs and alveoli have a high surface volume to ratio. This basically means that because of their structure / the abundance of them, they are easily able to exchange gases such as the absorption of oxygen.
Basically, the structure of them means there is lots of surface for gases to exchange through, making the process quicker and more efficient.
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LaoThe lungs are adapted for their function of gas exchange by having a large surface area provided by tiny air sacs called alveoli, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood. This large surface area allows for efficient diffusion of gases. Additionally, the lungs are highly vascularized, meaning they have an extensive network of blood vessels to transport gases between the lungs and the rest of the body.
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