NCERT Exercise 5.1 — Q9 - Life Processes

Question: How are the alveoli designed to maximise the exchange of gases?

Answer: Alveoli maximise gas exchange through **three key design features**: 1. **Large surface area** — millions of alveoli provide ~80 m² total area (much larger than body surface), maximising gas exchan...

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