THE LUNGS

THE LUNGS

 

Effects of sticky mucus:

  • Gas exchange is less efficient
  • Increases chance of lung infection

Types of epithelium:

  • Squamous in capillaries + alveoli: looks like pavement
  • Columnar in intestine: extends out from basement membrane
  • Ciliated in trachea, bronchi, bronchiole: has hair-like structures