What are Alveoli? Structure, Types, and Functions of Alveoli Cells

What are Alveoli? Structure, Types, and Functions of Alveoli Cells alveoli Alveoli are microscopic balloon-shaped structures located at the end of the respiratory tree They expand during inhalation, taking in oxygen, alveoli Alveoli are an important part of the respiratory system whose function it is to exchange oxygen Bronchial tree (

alveoli moves oxygen out of the alveoli and into the blood Back to top Breathing, respiration and gas exchange

alveoli Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs In your lungs, the main airways, called bronchi, branch off into smaller and smaller passageways The smallest airways, alveoli These air sacs make up most of your lung tissue Lung diseases affecting your alveoli include: Pneumonia An infection of your alveoli