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Give suitable explanations for the following:
Why does gaseous exchange continue in the lungs even during expiration?

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Even after exhalation, a small volume of air (about 1200ml ) remains in the lungs. This is called the residual volume of air and it circulates through the alveolar capillaries, thus helping in the gaseous exchange of air even during expiration.

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