Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 3 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • BIOLOGY • objective

The diagram shows a typical alveolus surrounded by capillaries. The total internal surface area of all alveoli in the lungs is 70 m². Each alveolus has an average internal surface area of 70,000 µm², but only 80 % of this area is available for gas exchange because of surfactant coating. Estimate the total number of alveoli in the lungs.

Answer Options

A. 1250000000
B. 600000000
C. 1000000000
Correct Answer D. 800000000
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
800000000

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2024 Biology Question 3. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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