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:

Diametral Pitch

A measure of gear tooth density, defined as the number of teeth per inch of the diameter of the gear pitch circle.

Outside Diameter

The measurement of the largest dimension across the outer surface of a cylindrical or spherical object.

Rotary Motion

Movement in a circular path, revolving around an axis or center point.

Pressure Angle

The angle at which force is applied to the teeth of gears in mesh, affecting efficiency and strength of the gear teeth.