The structures of the vertebrate lung through which gases are exchanged with the blood are the:
A)pleural membranes
B)bronchioles
C)bronchi
D)alveoli

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The alveoli are the small sacs within the lung where gas exchange occurs between the air and blood. The pleural membranes are thin sheets of tissue that surround the lungs and help to protect and support them. The bronchioles and bronchi are larger airways within the lungs that help to transport air to and from the alveoli. However, gas exchange primarily takes place within the alveoli.

The Structures of the Vertebrate Lung Through Which Gases Are