GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL ORGANELLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT an organelle?
A
nucleus
B
mitochondria
C
endoplasmic reticulum
D
alveoli
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Alveoli are not considered organs but part of a major organ known as the lungs.

Detailed explanation-2: -(al-VEE-oh-ly) Tiny air sacs at the end of the bronchioles (tiny branches of air tubes in the lungs). The alveoli are where the lungs and the blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide during the process of breathing in and breathing out.

Detailed explanation-3: -Type 1 pneumocytes. Type 2 pneumocytes. Alveolar macrophages.

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