Which Statement Is NOT True of the Alveoli of the Lungs

question 209

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the alveoli of the lungs?

• A)They are surrounded by pulmonary capillaries.
• B)Diffusion of gases takes place across only six layers of cells.
• C)Tissue fluid lining the alveoli permits the diffusion of gases.
• D)Surfactant permits the inflation of alveoli by decreasing their internal surface tension.

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