Type II alveolar cells

A) allow rapid diffusion of gases through their thin membranes.
B) allow rapid diffusion of gases through their thin membranes, secrete a chemical known as
surfactant, and are phagocytic.
C) secrete a chemical known as surfactant.
D) are phagocytic.
E) None of the statements are true.


C) secrete a chemical known as surfactant.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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