Lung, light micrograph

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Light micrograph of a section through a lung showing blood vessels (blue) and alveoli (air sacs, white). Alveoli are the site of gaseous exchange, where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide is removed. Magnification: x400 when printed at 15cm wide.

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Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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