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Tems11 [23]
3 years ago
5

The wall of the alveolus (air sac) in the lung is composed of which type of epithelium? hints the wall of the alveolus (air sac)

in the lung is composed of which type of epithelium? simple columnar epithelium simple squamous epithelium transitional epithelium
Biology
1 answer:
Fiesta28 [93]3 years ago
5 0

Answer;

-Simple squamous epithelium

Explanation;

-Simple squamous epithelium is the single layer of thin, flat cells that line body surfaces which are not exposed substantially abrasive forces. The primary function of the columnar cell is that secretion and absorption simple squamous epithelium a single layer flat scale shaped cells.

-Simple squamous epithelium lines the air sacs, or alveoli, of the lungs. The alveoli are sites where air is exchanged in the lungs. Simple squamous epithelial cells in the alveoli allow oxygen from the air to enter the blood in the capillaries of the lung.

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