What Is the Significance of the Respiratory Membrane to Facilitate

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the respiratory membrane to facilitate gas exchange?

• A) The surface area is increased with this membrane.
• B) Its thickness prohibits the alveoli from pulling away from the capillary.
• C) It is covered with surfactant to accelerate gas exchange.
• D) Epithelial and endothelial cells share a common basement membrane.
• E) All three surfaces are kept moist through interstitial fluid exchange.

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Definitions:

Action Potentials

Rapid changes in the electrical charge of a neuron's membrane, facilitating the transmission of nerve impulses.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other neurons, muscles, or gland cells.

Muscle Tissue

A tissue composed of cells or fibers, the function of which is to contract to facilitate movement of the body or its parts.

Contractility

The ability of muscle fibers to shorten and generate force.