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Arte-miy333 [17]
2 years ago
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How is surface area to volume ratio linked to the structure of human lungs and blood vessels?

Biology
1 answer:
vaieri [72.5K]2 years ago
4 0

<u>Large surface area - many alveoli are present in the lungs with a shape that further increases surface area. Thin walls - alveolar walls are one cell thick providing gases with a short diffusion distance. Moist walls - gases dissolve in the moisture helping them to pass across the gas exchange surface.</u>

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