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Solution: A typical adult human lung contains about 300
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QUESTION:
Problem 42GP
A typical adult human lung contains about 300 million tiny cavities called alveoli. Estimate the average diameter of a single alveolus.
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QUESTION:
Problem 42GP
A typical adult human lung contains about 300 million tiny cavities called alveoli. Estimate the average diameter of a single alveolus.
ANSWER:
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Lung is made up of tiny balloon shaped i.e small spherical cavities called alveoli. These are the oxygen storing chambers of the lungs. From alveoli, oxygen is transferred to the blood to be transported to different parts of the body.
On average an adult human lungs can hold up to 6 liters of air.
Capacity of lungs:
Number of alveoli in lungs: