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Pulmonary Alveolus

Molecular classification: Cellular Structure, Tissue Component

Overview

The pulmonary alveolus is a microscopic air sac within the lungs where gas exchange occurs between inhaled air and blood. Its structure, including type I and type II pneumocytes and alveolar macrophages, facilitates efficient oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal. Damage or dysfunction of alveoli is implicated in various respiratory diseases.

Biological functions

Gas ExchangeRespirationSurfactant ProductionImmune Defense (via Macrophages)

Disease associations

EmphysemaPulmonary FibrosisPneumoniaAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

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Susceptibility to damage from inhaled toxinsVulnerability to infection

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