The diffusion membrane of the lungs,through which the exchange of gases occurs,is made up of which of the following layers?

  • A
    Only alveolar epithelium
  • B
    Alveolar epithelium and capillary endothelium
  • C
    Alveolar epithelium,capillary endothelium,and tunica adventitia
  • D
    Alveolar epithelium,capillary endothelium,tunica media,and a thin layer of tunica adventitia

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