Rapid diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs takes place through ________ epithelium.

A. simple squamous
B. simple columnar
C. keratinized stratified squamous
D. simple cuboidal
E. nonkeratinized stratified squamous


Answer: A

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