Lungs
An introduction to the lungs...
On this page, we will be exploring the development of the lungs through the stages of embryonic growth.
Developmental origin overview
The Lung Development Stages
1. Embryonic (weeks 4-5)
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2. Pseudoglandular (weeks 5-17)
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3. Canalicular (weeks 16-25)
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4. Saccular (weeks 24-40)
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5. Alveolar (week 36-8 years)
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The Respiratory Zone
- The terminal bronchioles
- Alveolar ducts
- Alveoli
Developmental timeline
Developmental signalling processes
Chemicals involved in the development of lungs.
The conducting system
Branching of lungs
Different types of branching
Alveolus: the functional unit
How the alveoli work.
Cell types
Maturation and development
Current understandings and areas of research
Review and research articles
Movies
Animal models
Abnormal development
Future questions