The Walls of the Alveoli Are Composed of Two Types

question 29

Multiple Choice

The walls of the alveoli are composed of two types of cells, type I and type II. The function of type II is to ________.

• A) secrete surfactant
• B) trap dust and other debris
• C) replace mucus in the alveoli
• D) protect the lungs from bacterial invasion

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