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Alveoli / Alveolus | A-Z of the Human Body

Feb 6, 2024
Discussion on alveoli, cup-like structures in lungs for gas exchange. Size and number of alveoli, surface area, and a tennis match anecdote. The structure and architecture of alveoli. Effects of cigarette smoke on alveoli.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Size and Number of Alveoli in the Lungs
04:26 • 2min
3
The Structure and Architecture of Alveoli
06:21 • 4min
4
The Importance of Elastic Tissue in the Alveoli and the Effects of Cigarette Smoke
10:40 • 2min