The micromechanics of lung alveoli: structure and function of surfactant and tissue components
The micromechanics of lung alveoli: structure and function of surfactant and tissue components
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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English
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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 capillary network embedded in inter-alveolar septa. Th...
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The micromechanics of lung alveoli: structure and function of surfactant and tissue components
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6267411
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_6267411
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0948-6143
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1432-119X
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10.1007/s00418-018-1747-9
