Veterinary Histology UFF
Department of Morphology - Biomedic Institue
LaBEc - Laboratory of Cellular and Extracellular Biomorphology		  
Veterinary Histology Atlas

Respiratory System

Click here to enlarge this picture. AS A A A A A A A

Alveoli

The alveoli are the last portions of the bronchic tree, being the responsible of the spongy texture of the pulmonary parenchyma. Alveolar sacs are formed of various alveoli.

AS: Alveolar sac

A: Alveolus