Alveoli and Respiratory Membrane

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Simple squamous cells forming the wall of the alveolus

Answer: Type I cells

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Cuboidal cells that secrete surfactant in the alveolus

Answer: Type II cells

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Gas-exchange structure composed of three fused layers

Answer: Respiratory membrane

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Three components of the respiratory membrane

Answer: Alveolar Epithelium, Capillary Endothelium, Fused basement membranes