Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Chapter 24, Problem 6RC
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The function of the alveolar macrophages.
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An alveolar macrophage or dust cell is one of the type of macrophage that is commonly found in the pulmonary alveolus and close to the pneumocytes, however, it is segregated from the wall.
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Ch. 24 - 11. Air entering the body is filtered, warmed, and...Ch. 24 - Prob. 12RFTCh. 24 - Prob. 13RFTCh. 24 - Prob. 14RFTCh. 24 - Prob. 15RFTCh. 24 - Prob. 16RFTCh. 24 - Prob. 17RFTCh. 24 - The trachea (a) is lined by simple squamous...Ch. 24 - Prob. 19RFTCh. 24 - Prob. 1RCCh. 24 - Prob. 2RCCh. 24 - Prob. 3RCCh. 24 - Prob. 4RCCh. 24 - Prob. 5RCCh. 24 - Prob. 6RCCh. 24 - What is the function of the septa?Ch. 24 - Prob. 8RCCh. 24 - 9. Which paired laryngeal cartilages are involved...Ch. 24 - What portion of the pharynx does the...Ch. 24 - 1. What is the condition called asthma, and how...Ch. 24 - Prob. 2CT
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