Which are the three main layers that form the diffusion membrane?
Thin squamous epithelium of alveoli, basement membrane of bronchioles and basement substance
Thin squamous epithelium of alveoli, endothelium of alveolar capillaries and the basement substance
Basement substance, cuboidal epithelium of alveoli and stratified epithelium of bronchiole
Ciliated epithelium of trachea, endothelium of capillaries and basement substance
As we learn
Structure of Diffusion Membrane -
The diffusion membrane is made up of three major layers:
1. the thin squamous epithelium of alveoli
2. the endothelium of alveolar capillaries
3. the basement substance in between them.
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Correct option is 2