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Super Fact of the Day: The total surface area of your lungs is equal to that of a tennis court!
Dr. Jyoti GoelGeneral Physician • 20 Years Exp.MBBS, Diploma in aesthetic medicine, Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE), Dermatology ( elfh) British College of Dermatology , Membership
Your lungs have thousands of branching bronchi and small grape shaped alveoli for the efficient oxygenation of blood. Each of these are further full of microscopic capillaries which contain carbon dioxide and oxygen.
The reason why your lungs are so large is because it allows for the easy exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, ensuring you stay properly oxygenated at all times
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The reason why your lungs are so large is because it allows for the easy exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, ensuring you stay properly oxygenated at all times
Would you like to share this interesting fact with family or friends? go ahead and share!