The total surface area of the alveoli in one set of human lungs is about 50 times the surface area of the skin.

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This is true. The surface area of the alveoli in the lungs have been estimated to be about 70 square meters, while the surface area of the skin is approximately 1.5-2 square meters. Therefore, the total surface area of the alveoli is approximately 50 times greater than the surface area of the skin.

The Total Surface Area of the Alveoli in One Set