Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
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Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
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The structures that are present in the respiratory membrane.

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The human lungs are associated with the function of respiration. The pair of lungs in the human body consists of various structures that play a significant role in breathing. The alveoli of the lungs are the site for the gaseous exchange in the human body. The respiratory membrane is the intersection site between the air and the blood in the lungs.

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