Biology A-Level
squamous epithelium one cell thick
What squamous epithelium one cell thick means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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A single layer of flattened cells forming the alveolar surface, giving a short diffusion pathway.
Topics that use squamous epithelium one cell thick
- Gas exchange (AQA A-Level)
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