The human lungs contain approximately 300 million alveoli, which provide a total gas exchange surface area of about 70 square meters.

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  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

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• lungs concept
• alveoli concept