Blood–air barrier
Membrane separating alveolar air from blood in lung capillaries / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The blood–air barrier or air–blood barrier, (alveolar–capillary barrier or membrane) exists in the gas exchanging region of the lungs. It exists to prevent air bubbles from forming in the blood, and from blood entering the alveoli. It is formed by the type I pneumocytes of the alveolar wall, the endothelial cells of the capillaries and the basement membrane between. The barrier is permeable to molecular oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and many other gases.[1]
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System | Respiratory system |
Location | Lungs |
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MeSH | D015824 |
TH | H3.05.02.0.00040 |
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