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Alveoli Re-Inflation

Meaning

The physiological process of expanding collapsed or partially deflated pulmonary alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. This action maximizes the functional surface area available for the crucial diffusion of oxygen into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide out of the circulation. Effective re-inflation is essential for maintaining optimal blood gas partial pressures, which directly influences systemic oxygen delivery and cellular respiration efficiency.