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

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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.
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