Principles of Animal Physiology
Principles of Animal Physiology
Principles of Animal Physiology
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<strong>Principles</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Physiology</strong><br />
Respiratory System<br />
Air Respirers<br />
▪ Alveolus and associated pulmonary capillaries<br />
▪ Alveolar epithelial cells<br />
▸ Type I: flattened processes which cover most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
inner surface<br />
▸ Type II: produce and store surfactant<br />
▸ Macropharges: phagocytic cells<br />
▸ pores <strong>of</strong> Kohn permit airflow between adjacent<br />
▸ pores <strong>of</strong> Kohn - permit airflow between adjacent<br />
alveoli, a process known as collateral ventilation
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