Biology HL
Biology HL
4
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Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme A - Unity & diversity
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme B - Form & Function
Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence
Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Discovering Alveoli Adaptations Of Type I & II Pneumocytes In The Lungs

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478 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 15th Oct 2024

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🎉 Let's dive into the itty-bitty world of our lungs and learn about the tiny air sacs known as alveoli!

What are alveoli? 🎈

  • Alveoli: Tiny air sacs in the lungs.
  • Main Job: Provide a HUGE surface area for gas exchange. Think of them as the trading spots where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged!
  • Wall Thickness: Only one cell thick! It's like the thinnest pancake you've ever seen!

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Theme B - Form & Function
Biology HL
Biology HL

Theme B - Form & Function

Discovering Alveoli Adaptations Of Type I & II Pneumocytes In The Lungs

Word Count Emoji
478 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 15th Oct 2024

Table of content

🎉 Let's dive into the itty-bitty world of our lungs and learn about the tiny air sacs known as alveoli!

What are alveoli? 🎈

  • Alveoli: Tiny air sacs in the lungs.
  • Main Job: Provide a HUGE surface area for gas exchange. Think of them as the trading spots where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged!
  • Wall Thickness: Only one cell thick! It's like the thinnest pancake you've ever seen!

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