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ZOO 101 Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals Objective Question
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Question

How thick are the walls of the alveoli?
Options
A Two cells thick
B Several layers thick
C One cell thick
Correct Answer
D Variable thickness
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alveolar walls are just one cell thick, which minimizes the diffusion distance for gases.

Hint

This thinness allows for rapid gas exchange.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 748 of 2214
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