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Mammalian lungs have enormous number of minute alveoli (air sacs). It is to allow

A

More space for increasing the volume of inspired air

B

More surface area for diffusion of gases

C

More spongy texture for keeping lungs in proper shape

D

More nerve supply to keep organs active when working

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B

Alveoli are tiny sacs within our lungs that allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to move between lungs and blooodstream. They increase surface area for diffusion of gases.
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