Which of the following best represents an adaptation to increase surface-to-volume ratio?
A) the long bones of a giraffe
B) the smooth skin of an earthworm
C) the multilobed sacs in the lungs
D) the striations of skeletal muscle

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The multilobed sacs in the lungs (alveoli) increase the surface area available for gas exchange, effectively increasing the surface-to-volume ratio to facilitate efficient oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.

Which of the Following Best Represents an Adaptation to Increase