Alveoli Flashcards
1
Q
Alveoli
A
Air sacs, very samll clusters found at the end of each bronchiole, where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
2
Q
During respiration
A
Alveoli are filled with air from the bronchioles
3
Q
Pulmonary capillaries
A
Surround the alveoli
4
Q
Surfactant
A
Detergent like substance that reduces the surface tension of the fluid in the lungs, makes the alveoli more stable
