Pulmonary Alveoli - an overview

Synonyms of alveoli - Merriam-Webster Thesaurus alveoli

Alveoli are thin-walled, sac-like structures lined by a single layer of flattened squamous epithelial cells: type I pneumocytes This extremely thin nature of

alveoli Adaptations of the alveoli: · Large surface area - many alveoli are present in the lungs with a shape that further increases surface area · Thin walls The lungs are located in the chest cavity and are responsible for respiration The alveoli are small sir sacs where oxygen is exchanged in Alveoli are microscopic balloon-shaped structures located at the end of the respiratory tree They expand during inhalation, taking in oxygen,

ตรวจสลากกินแบ่งรัฐบาลวันนี้ Alveoli are formed to increase the density of gas exchange surface on the acinar airway tree, thus facilitating diffusion of oxygen to and into the capillaries