Physiology – MCQ 59 – Pulmonary surfactant production

Pulmonary surfactant is secreted by:
A. Type I pneumocytes
B. Type II pneumocytes
C. Clara cells
D. Bronchial epithelial cells

Correct answer : B. Type II pneumocytes

Surfactant is produced by Type II pneumocytes.

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