Match the following:

A) Type I cells
B) Type II cells
C) Respiratory bronchioles
D) Alveolar duct
E) Segmental bronchi

1) No exchange of gases occurs here.
2) Secrete a fluid containing surfactant.
3) Where the respiratory zone of the lungs begins.
4) Composed of simple squamous epithelium.
5) Terminates in alveoli.
6) Composed of cuboidal cells.
7) The respiratory membrane is composed of fused basement membrane of the capillary walls and ________.


1 E) Segmental bronchi
2 B) Type II cells
3 C) Respiratory bronchioles
4 A) Type I cells
5 D) Alveolar duct
6 B) Type II cells
7 A) Type I cells

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