Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
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ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 4.3, Problem 2BC
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The affect of the ratio of surface area/volume on the shape of structures involved in gas exchange.

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The respiratory system in human beings is responsible for the gaseous exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen with the body cells and the environment. The cells of the respiratory system are ciliated in the upper respiratory tract to remove the dust and the foreign antigens from entering lower respiratory tract.

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