The most important function of type I alveolar epithelial cells is
a. that they comprise 90% of total alveolar surface in the lungs for gas exchange.
b. the ability to produce, store, and secrete pulmonary surfactant.
c. the ability to trap foreign particles for autodigestion.
d. the maintenance, repair, and restoration of the mucociliary escalator.
A
Type I alveolar epithelial cells comprise approximately 90% of the total alveolar surface within the lungs. The most important function of the type II cells is their ability to produce, store, and secrete pulmonary surfactant.
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