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Lung tissue is alternatively called parenchyma. It is actually made up of clusters of soft, spongy air sacs known as lobules.

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Muscle tissue assemblage which permits expansion of the lungs is called the?

diaphragm


Are the lungs made up of thick fibrous tissue?

No, the lungs are primarily made up of spongy, elastic tissue called alveoli, which are surrounded by thin walls that allow for gas exchange. The fibrous tissue in the lungs is mainly found in the supportive structures that help maintain the shape and function of the lungs.


What type of muscle tissue is found in the lungs?

Lungs are made of spongey elastic tissue. Muscles around the lungs help it contract.


What is the tissue covering the lungs called on a pig?

The pleura cover and protect the lungs in a fetal pig.


What does the areolar tissue do in the lungs?

Areolar tissue in the lungs forms part of the lamina propria, an underlayer of the serous membranes (pleura) of the lungs.


Name four types of tissue that can be found in your lungs?

1. Muscle 2. connective tissues expand and contract the lungs. 3. Nervous tissue sends and receives messages that help regulate gas exchange in the lungs and the rate at which a person breathes. 4. Epithelial tissue forms the inner lining of the lungs.


What tissue with the exception of the stroma of the lungs?

Connective Tissue


Type of tiisue in the lungs?

The type of tissue in the lungs is mostly epithelial. The other tissue is connective, and some of this is blood, which is a liquid connective tissue.


Where is connective tissue in the lungs?

elastic connective tissue is found in the lungs. The tissue is able to extend when forces are applied to stretch it, yet returned undamaged to its previous condition when the force is released.


Which one will float. lung tissue or muscle tissue?

The lungs tissue will float


What is the name is the tissue that allows expansion of the lungs arteries and urinary bladder also is in the same category as the adipose tissue?

The tissue that allows for the expansion of the lungs, arteries, and urinary bladder is called elastic connective tissue. This type of tissue is characterized by its ability to stretch and recoil, providing flexibility and support. Elastic connective tissue is categorized alongside adipose tissue as a form of connective tissue, though they serve different functions in the body.


What is the condition where the lungs tissue collapses?

The condition where the lung tissue collapses is called atelectasis. This occurs when alveoli in the lungs deflate, leading to reduced gas exchange and potential respiratory issues. Atelectasis can be caused by various factors such as blockage of airways, pressure on the lungs, or underlying lung diseases.