Which of the following is not part of the respiratory membrane?
A) Ciliated respiratory mucosa
B) Alveolar epithelium
C) Capillary epithelium
D) All of the above are part of the respiratory membrane.

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The ciliated respiratory mucosa is not a part of the respiratory membrane. The respiratory membrane is made up of the alveolar epithelium, the basement membrane, and the capillary endothelium. The ciliated respiratory mucosa is found in the conducting airways and is responsible for moving mucus and debris out of the lungs.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Respiratory