In forming the lung-blood barrier, all of the following are involved EXCEPT: the basal lamina O Type I alveolar cells capillary endothelial cells O Type Il alveolar cells

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Q: Describe the pathway carbon dioxide would take between the blood in the capillary and the alveoli.

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Q: Type II alveolar cells: Engulf foreign particles in the alveoli Decreases the diffusion distance of…

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Q: d describe the three types of cells found in the alveoli. ?

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