Which of the following is/are true about the alveoli

a. they are the site of gas exchange
b. they have a small surface area
c. type II alveolar cells produce surfactant
d. they are multiple layers of epithelial cells thick


Answer:
a. they are the site of gas exchange
c. type II alveolar cells produce surfactant

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