During which phase of fetal development do mature alveoli appear?

a. Alveolar
b. Canalicular
c. Pseudoglandular
d. Saccular


ANS: A
The development of mature alveoli, accompanied by capillary proliferation within the walls, marks the final phase of lung development and is known as the alveolar period.

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