Lung alveoli are characterised by.

Squamous epithelium

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Absence of cilia

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Surfactant secreting cubical cells

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All the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Squamous epithelium
Lung alveoli is characterised by thin squamous epithelium for easy exchange of gases.
So, the correct answer is 'Squamous epithelium'

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