How is the surface area to volume ratio maximized in lungs?

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Tawfeeq Amro · Answer 1 · 2018-12-18T05:08:15+0000

There are branches on the lungs making it resemble a tree. These branches have sacs called alveoli that look like grape bunches. The combination of branching and alveoli maximize lung surface area.

How is the surface area to volume ratio maximized in lungs?

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