Interalveolar Septum

The interalveolar septum is a thin wall that separates adjacent pulmonary alveoli and ensures their functional independence. It consists of several layers: the epithelial layer of the alveoli and the subepithelial basement membrane, a network of blood capillaries and elastic, reticular and collagen fibers.

The functions of the interalveolar septum include regulating gas exchange, maintaining alveolar pressure, and protecting the lungs from infections.

However, in some diseases, such as emphysema, the interalveolar septa can be damaged, leading to impaired lung function and a decrease in their ability to exchange gases.

In addition, interalveolar septa play an important role in dentistry. They separate adjacent dental alveoli, providing strength to the teeth and preventing bone tissue destruction.

Thus, the interalveolar septum is an important element in both the respiratory system and dentistry, and its health is essential for normal lung function and dental health.



Interalveolar septa are elements that separate one alveoli from another. They are composed of various types of tissues, including elastic fibers, fibrous tissue and blood vessels.

The role of the interalveolar septa in the body is quite complex and important. In the lungs, they play an important role in maintaining tissue structure, function and oxygen distribution in the blood. It is the interalvelar septa that control the distribution of gases between the alveolocytes and ensure optimal breathing of the lungs. If they are damaged, a person's respiratory system may become more vulnerable to various diseases.

But in addition to the respiratory tract, the interalveolar septa are also important. Because they control the distribution of oxygen between our cells, damage in this area can lead to problems transporting this gas throughout the body. These disorders can cause increased levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood, which will lead to an acid shift in the body's internal environment. Neurological disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes and other diseases can occur as a result of this condition.

Interalveolar septa in teeth are