Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Alveoli

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe alveoli?

• A)Alveoli are the sites of gas exchange in the lungs.
• B)Alveoli are very thin and are surrounded by a network of capillaries so that air and blood are separated by a very thin barrier.
• C) Alveolar Type II cells secrete pulmonary surfactant.
• D) Interdependence of alveoli refers to air flow between adjacent alveoli through the pores of Kohn.

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Definitions:

Sexual Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where differences in mating rituals, timings, or preferences prevent members of different species or populations from interbreeding.

Behavioral Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where two populations do not mate because of differences in courtship rituals or other behaviors.

Gametic Isolation

A type of prezygotic barrier where the gametes (egg and sperm) of two different species are unable to fuse or recognize each other, preventing fertilization.

Sympatric Species

Species that occupy the same or overlapping geographical areas but remain genetically distinct without interbreeding.