The gas exchange surfaces in a mammalian lung are organized into structures that look like clusters of hollow grapes.The hollow, grape-like structures are the________________.

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The alveoli are the small, grape-like structures in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. They provide a large surface area for oxygen and carbon dioxide to be exchanged between the air and the blood.

The Gas Exchange Surfaces in a Mammalian Lung Are Organized