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Gas exchange is the diffusion process by which gases enter and leave the body, requiring thin, moist surfaces with a large area for efficiency. In humans, the alveoli serve as the primary gas exchange surface, consisting of two cell types that facilitate oxygen and CO2 exchange while preventing collapse. Maintaining a concentration gradient is crucial for effective gas diffusion, with oxygen transported away and CO2 brought to the exchange surface for exhalation.

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