Asked by
Lorie Mae Tolentino
on Dec 11, 2024Verified
What is the function of the Type II alveolar cell?
A) It detects odor molecules.
B) It produces surfactant.
C) It allows gas exchange.
D) It produces mucus.
Type II Alveolar Cell
is a cell in the alveoli of the lungs that produces surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent lung collapse.
Surfactant
A substance that reduces surface tension, in the lungs it prevents the collapse of alveoli during exhalation.
Gas Exchange
The biological process through which gases (like oxygen and carbon dioxide) are transferred between the bloodstream and the environment.
- Outline the functions served by different sections of the respiratory system.
- Comprehend the purpose and activity of alveolar cells.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the functions served by different sections of the respiratory system.
- Comprehend the purpose and activity of alveolar cells.