The Cells Lining the Air Sacs in the Lungs Make

question 71

Multiple Choice

The cells lining the air sacs in the lungs make up a

• A) cuboidal epithelium.
• B) simple squamous epithelium.
• C) stratified squamous epithelium.
• D) pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
• E) simple columnar epithelium.

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Definitions:

Lateralization

The inclination for certain cognitive functions or neural processes to be stronger in one brain hemisphere compared to the other.

Myelination

The process by which nerve fibers are coated with a protective layer of myelin, which speeds up the transmission of electrical signals.

Sidedness

The preference most people show for using one side of their body more than the other, typically manifested as right-handedness or left-handedness.

Brain

The complex central organ of the nervous system, located in the head, responsible for coordinating sensory information and directing motor functions; the site of consciousness, thoughts, memories, and emotions.