In humans, the exchange of gases between air and blood takes place in the
- A. alveoli
- B. bronchi
- C. trachea
- D. larynx
Explanation
The millions of thin walled alveoli provide the enormous surface where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves. The bronchi and trachea are only conducting tubes, with no gas exchange through their walls.
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