Alveoli Radiology Reference Article

alveoli  Alveoli are formed to increase the density of gas exchange surface on the acinar airway tree, thus facilitating diffusion of oxygen to and into the capillaries  Inhaled oxygen enters the lungs and reaches the alveoli The layers of cells lining the alveoli and the surrounding capillaries are each only one cell thick and

The resemblance to lung alveoli is striking in this ARMS in which a single layer of tumor cells adheres to the fibrous septa with central free floating ALVEOLI definition: 1 plural of alveolus specialized 2 plural of alveolus specialized Learn more

They are thin, squamous, and flat epithelial lining cells that form the structure of the alveoli They have long cytoplasmic extensions that cover beyond 95% Alveoli Tiny air sacs at the end of the bronchioles in the lungs They are essential for the process of