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Compare and contrast the alveoli of the lungs (see chapter 30 ) with the villi of the small intestine.
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Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place. On the other hand, villi are small, finger-like projections that protrude from the epithelial lining of the small intestine's wall. They increase the internal Show more…
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