Lung capillaries. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a network of capillaries in an alveolus (air sac) of the lung. The lungs are the site

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Lung capillaries. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a network of capillaries in an alveolus (air sac) of the lung. The lungs are the site of gaseous exchange, where oxygen is taken up by the blood from inhaled air and carbon dioxide released for exhalation. Magnification: x1,400 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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