The Walls of the Alveoli

question 60

Multiple Choice

The walls of the alveoli

• A) are composed of simple squamous epithelium.
• B) contain several layers of smooth muscle.
• C) contain goblet cells.
• D) are surrounded by cartilage.
• E) are ciliated.

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Definitions:

Ashen

Referring to a pale, grayish skin tone, often associated with illness or shock.

Distended Veins

Veins that are enlarged, swollen, or fuller than normal, often indicating an underlying medical condition.

Capillary Filling Time

A clinical test used to assess blood circulation by applying pressure to the skin to create blanching and then observing the time it takes for color to return.

Pallor

An unhealthy pale appearance typically indicating anemia or lack of blood supply.