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Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue forms the surface of the alveoli

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simple squamous, it helps with the simple passive diffusion as it is only one cell thick i believe.

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What are the most common cells that line the surface of the alveoli and therefore associatedwith the exchange of gases within the lungs?

Type 1 alveolar cells


What is the function of type 2 alveoli walls?

function of type 2 alveoli cells is to secrete surfactant.


What type of epithelial tissue is found in the esophagus?

Pseudostratified columnar cells line the inside of the trachea and simple squamous cells make up the alveoli


Alveoli have neither smooth muscle or mucous secreting cells?

That is correct. Alveoli only contain only two types of cells: Type I cells that are like thin sheets and make up the actually wall of the alveoli, and Type II cells that secrete a substance called surfactant that helps to hold the alveoli open. There can also be some macrophages present in the alveoli to destroy invading bacteria.


What cells secrete surfactant that reduces the tendency for pulmonary alveoli to collapse?

Type 2 Alveolar cells


What is the scientific name for lung cells?

Pneumocyte. There are two types: Type I cells make up the lining of the air sacks (alveoli) in the lung, type II cells produce a slick liquid called surfactant that helps coat the alveoli and keep them from collapsing when we exhale.


What cells of the body does radon affect?

Pulmonary alveoli cells


What keep the alveoli from collapsing?

Alveoli does not collapse because lungs always have a residual volume which prevents the alveoli to collapse.


When oxygen is being carried back to blood cells?

Oxygen is transferred to blood cells in the capillaries around the alveoli. It diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream, and to the hemoglobin molecule.


How do human cells get rid of waste?

By the lungs and alveoli.


What do septal cells do?

they are involved in keeping alveoli from collapsing


Is the alveoli comprised of millions of cells?

No, alveoli consist of flattened epithelial cells which make the diffusion rate faster (by the reducing the distance the path that oxygen has to diffuse through).