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Examples of structures in which extensive surface area is important for function.

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A large surface area allows (a) high rates of transport of digested foods across the intestine of a human, (b) rapid diffusion of oxygen across the skin of a frog, (c) extensive communication between nerve cells in a mouse's brain, and (d) detection of airborne chemicals by moth antennae.
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