9 Barriers of alveolar capillary membrane Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first barrier?
A
The liquid lining of the intra-alveolar
membrane
2
Q
What is the 2nd barrier?
A
the alveolar epithelial cell
3
Q
what is the 3rd barrier
A
the basement membrane of the alveolar
epithelial cell
4
Q
what is the 4th barrier?
A
loose connective (interstitial space)
5
Q
what is the 5th barrier?
A
the basement membrane of capillary en-
dothelium
6
Q
what is the 6th barrier?
A
the capillary endothelium
7
Q
what is the 7th barrier?
A
the plasma in the capillary blood
8
Q
what is the 8th barrier?
A
erythrocyte membrane
9
Q
what is the 9th barrier?
A
intracellular fluid in the erythrocyte until a
hemoglobin molecule is encountered
