Fractals in Us

Other Examples

Fractal structures can be found in other physiological systems, including
    some nerve systems
    intestinal linings
    networks in the liver and kidneys
    the retina
    adrenal cortex patches
    sutures in a skull, that of a mule deer is pictured on the right.
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As with the pulmonary and circulatory systems, many of these fractal structures have evolved to reach a large volume with a small amount of resources.
Also, the redundancy of fractal structures make them robust against injury. For example, the heart can continue to function even after the His-Purkinje system has suffered considerable damage.

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