The Respiratory Membrane Consists of All Elements, Except ________

Question

The respiratory membrane consists of all elements, except ________.
A) capillary endothelium
B) fused basement membranes
C) type I cell
D) type II cell
E) All of these elements are part of the respiratory membrane.

Accepted Answer

The type II cell is not part of the respiratory membrane. The respiratory membrane consists of capillary endothelium, fused basement membranes, and type I cells.