The part of human respiratory system where exchange of respiratory gases occurs is made up of

Compound epithelium

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Ciliated columnar epithelium

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Simple cuboidal epithelium

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Simple squamous epithelium

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Solution

The correct option is D Simple squamous epithelium

Answer (1)
Simple squamous epithelium forms the inner lining of walls of blood vessels and air sacs of the lungs.

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