Alveoli / Alveolus | A-Z of the Human Body
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Size and Number of Alveoli in the Lungs
Discover the size and quantity of alveoli in the lungs, ranging from 200 to 500 micrometers in diameter, with a total of 480 million in both lungs. Learn about the impressive surface area of approximately 80 square meters, equivalent to a tennis court, and enjoy a personal anecdote about a tennis match between an Italian and Serbian player.
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