What type of alveolar cells produce surfactant?

A. ciliated simple cuboidal epithelial cells
B. Type I pneumocytes
C. Type II pneumocytes
D. macrophages


C

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Fill in the blank with correct words.

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Minerals

A. are not necessary for normal metabolic function. B. can serve as buffers and components of enzymes. C. can be manufactured by the body if the diet does not supply enough. D. are organic nutrients. E. are found in high concentrations in refined cereals and breads.

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Which of the following is found inferior to the maxilla and has a posterior articulation with the temporal bone?

A. parietal B. palatine bone C. mandible D. sphenoid E. zygomatic

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Which of the following is not a property of articular cartilage?

A) covered by perichondrium B) lubricated by synovial fluid C) enclosed by an articular capsule D) similar to hyaline cartilage E) smooth, low-friction surface

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