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In what way are the villi in your intestines and the alveoli in your lungs similar?

2007-10-25 11:34:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

They are designed for mass transfer of selected items through them.

2007-10-25 11:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They are both designed to create maximum surface area. The greater the area the more can pass through it in the same time.

2007-10-25 18:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by Ema E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

wow f^ck if i know. sorry. sounds interesting tho.

2007-10-25 18:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋