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ID101476
Property Number of alveoli in lung
Organism Human Homo sapiens
Value
Range 274000000-790000000
Units unitless
Reference Ochs et al., The Number of Alveoli in the Human Lung. The American Journal of Respiratory and Clinical Care Medicine. 169 (1): 120. (2004)
Reference PubMed ID 14512270
Entered By Phil Mongiovi
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Measurement Method 
Keywords lung, alveoli,
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Date Added May 07, 2008 10:54 PM
Date Edited May 07, 2008 11:30 PM
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