Damage to the type II pneumocytes of the lungs would result in all of the following except

A) a loss of surfactant.
B) a decreased rate of gas exchange.
C) increased surface tension in the alveoli.
D) increased tendency to alveolar collapse.
E) decreased number of dust cells.


Answer: E

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