QUESTION: What does the EM demonstrate regarding the air-blood barrier?

Biology 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Chapter39: The Respiratory System
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1VCQ: Figure 39.7 Which of the following statements about the mammalian respiratory system is false? When...
icon
Related questions
Question

*Respiratory System
The respiratory system functions in the exchange of gases between the external and internal
environments. Major parts of the system include the nasal cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and pulmonary
alveoli. Some regions of the respiratory system are specialized for the conduction of gases and other areas
function primarily in the exchange of gases. Filtration mechanisms exist in both regions. The function of
each part of the respiratory system is reflected in the structure of its wall: the type of epithelium and its
apical modifications, intraepithelial and subepithelial glands, cartilaginous rings and plates, smooth
muscle and elastic tissue, and the relationship of capillary endothelium to alveolar epithelium.
Study the Respiratory system in Slide Box and Respiratory system under EM.

QUESTION:

What does the EM demonstrate regarding the air-blood barrier?

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Respiratory system
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Biology 2e
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:
9781947172517
Author:
Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:
OpenStax
Concepts of Biology
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:
9781938168116
Author:
Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:
OpenStax College
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:
9781337794909
Author:
Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305112100
Author:
Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305967359
Author:
STARR
Publisher:
CENGAGE L