The tissue lining the alveoli is _____ epithelium

pseudostratified columnar

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cuboidal

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simple squamous

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stratified squamous

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The correct option is C
simple squamous

This helps in diffusion of gases.

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The tissue lining the alveoli is _____ epithelium

The correct option is C simple squamous This helps in diffusion of gases.

The correct option is C
simple squamous

This helps in diffusion of gases.