The structure in the lungs is known as the respiratory membr…

The structure in the lungs is known as the respiratory membrane, where gases are exchanged – oxygen leaves the lungs and enters the blood and carbon dioxide leave the blood and enters the lungs. The respiratory membrane is composed of two extremely thin layers of simple squamous epithelium. Explain how the structure of the respiratory membrane follows its function. (**Rule of anatomy: form follows function **)           .