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How are the lungs designed in human beings to maximise the area for exchange of gases ?

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Lungs are having air sacs called alveoli which are rich in capilliaries and increases the surface areas for the exchange of gases.
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  8. Name the organs that form the excretory system in human beings.

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  12. Name the veins which bring oxygenated blood to heart.

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  13. Write the function of valves present in between atria and ventricles.

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