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The micromechanics of lung alveoli: structure and function of surfactant and tissue components
The mammalian lung´s structural design is optimized to serve its main function: gas exchange. It takes place in the alveolar region (parenchyma) where air and blood are brought in close proximity over a large surface. Air reaches the alveolar lumen via a conducting airway tree. Blood flows in a capi...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6267411/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30390118 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00418-018-1747-9 |