Which of the following statements Is not correct about alveoli:
Correct answer: B. The wall of each alveolus is 0.1 cm thick
- A. Alveoli form the gas exchange surface
- B. The wall of each alveolus is 0.1 cm thick
- C. Alveoli has a dense network of capillaries
- D. Collagen and elastin present in alveoli allow it to expand and recoil easily during breathing
Explanation
Option B regarding alveoli is not correct.The walls of alveoli are extremely thin, only about 0.0002 cm thick. This allows for the rapid diffusion of gases between the alveoli and the blood capillaries that surround them.while all other statements regarding alveoli are correct.
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