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Which of the following body locations contains cells with the largest surface-area-to-volume ratio?

A.
Jaw bones, in order to increase the speed of communication.

B.
Shoulder muscles, in order to provide strength in movement.

C.
Hair follicles, in order to grow quickly.

D.
Lungs, in order to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment.

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

lungs have cells with the largest surface area to volume ratio because the gases,(oxygen and carbon dioxide),need to diffuse in and out of the body quickly

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