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Alveolar sacs

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The alveolar sacs are dilatations at the distal section of individual alveolar ducts into which multiple alveoli open. Typically, 20-30 alveoli open into each sac. Occasionally, small alveolar sacs may be seen in the proximal walls of the alveolar ducts.


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