For gas exchange to occur quickly and efficiently, which type of epithelium must be present on all respiratory surfaces?
A) pseudostratified columnar epithelium
B) simple squamous epithelium
C) ciliated columnar epithelium
D) stratified squamous epithelium
E) ciliated squamous epithelium

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Simple squamous epithelium is thin and allows for efficient diffusion of gases across respiratory surfaces, such as in the alveoli of the lungs.

For Gas Exchange to Occur Quickly and Efficiently, Which Type