Lung - Alveolar Duct (20x objective lens)


This medium magnification view of the lung shows an alveolar duct, a passageway through the lung with alveoli extending off to the sides. Note the cross sections through bands of smooth muscle around the openings into the alveoli.
Stain = H&E.

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The University of Oklahoma

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