Image: An annotated diagram of an alveolus
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Description: An alveolus is a air sac found in the bronchi of the lungs. The alveoli are surrounded by a capillary bed. The type I pneumocytes allow gas exchange, while the type II pneumocytes produce surfactant to prevent the collapse of the alveolus.
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