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The Respiratory membrane: The wall of the alveoli are composed primarily of a single layer of squamous epithelial cells, called type I cells, surrounded by a flimsy basement membrane. See page 815 anatomy and physiology 8th
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∙ 9y ago-Alveolar Wall -Capillary Wall -Basement Membrane & -Indotherial Membrane
Alveolar walls and cappillary walls
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∙ 13y agoThe alveoli wall along with the capillary wall
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∙ 11y agoThe respiratory membrane consists of the epithelial cells of the alveolus, the endothelial cells of the capillary, and the two fused basement membranes of these layers.
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∙ 11y agoAlveolar and capillary walls and their fused basal laminae
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∙ 11y agoThe respiratory membrane made up,its moist to allow easy passage of air.it has epithelium,it has mucous lining,highly vascularlised
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∙ 12y agosimple squamous epithelium
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∙ 11y agoSquamous cells and capillaries
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A respiratory membrane should be?
A respiratory membrane should be healthy.
What is the thickness of the respiratory membrane?
The average thickness of respiratory membrane is 0.2 Mm
What respiratory membrane consists primarily of what?
thickeness of the membrane of respitory does it have a basement
What membrane is the extremely thin barrier between the alveoli and the capillaries?
respiratory membrane
What happens at the respiratory membrane?
gas exchange
Respiratory in a newborn?
hyaline membrane disease
What is the Respiratory passages membrane is lined with?
cilia
What happens if the surface area of the respiratory membrane decrease in gas exchange?
A decrease in the surface area of the respiratory membrane will result in a decrease in gas exchange.
What path does air take from the glottis to the respiratory membrane?
larynx, trachea, pimary bronchus, bronchi, bronchioles, terminal bronchiole, respiratory bronchiole, alveolar duct, alveolar sac, alveolus and respiratory membrane
Gases diffuse most efficiently across a respiratory membrane if the membrane is?
Thick and moist
Are respiratory enzyme located in mitocondrial membrane?
Yes
What is the significance of the respiratory membrane?
A Membrane is responsible for all the movements of particles inside or outside the cell.
