alveolus
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In one example, six nests were stacked within a single alveolus, arranged one inside another like Russian dolls.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Figure 30.10 shows a human alveolus, which is part of the respiratory system.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
A focus-stacked picture of a tiny, 3D-printed alveolus, or artificial lung.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 16, 2019
This is achieved by constricting the pulmonary arterioles that serves the dysfunctional alveolus, which redirects blood to other alveoli that have sufficient ventilation.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
From B. taylori, B. rexroadi differs in: m3 more triangular, posterior part narrower; mental foramen closer to anterior root of m1; masseteric ridge closer to alveolus of m1; incisor shorter, more pro�dont; molars more depressed.
From Speciation and Evolution of the Pygmy Mice, Genus Baiomys by Packard, Robert L.
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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