QuestionSBA
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These cells produce mucus.
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b
Goblet cells
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These cover most of the alveolar surface and allow gas exchange to occur.
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c
Type 1 alveolar cells
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These are the macrophages of the alveoli.
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d
Dust cells
QuestionChoice
These are a type of epithelial cells that produce surfactant, starting at 24-28 weeks gestation.
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a
Type 2 alveolar cells
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These cells are located in the airways and propel mucus up the airway to remove pathogens and particulate matter.
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e
Ciliated epithelial cells
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Surfactant
Topic
132
Respiratory
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A neonate born 3 hours ago at 33 weeks gestation develops an increased respiratory rate, subcostal recessions and nasal grunting. He is assessed by the on-call doctor who suspects neonatal respiratory distress syndrome due to surfactant deficiency.

Which cells produce surfactant?
a