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function of type 2 alveoli cells is to secrete surfactant.

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What do Type 2 alveolar cells secrete?

Type 2 alveolar cells secrete surfactant, a mixture of lipids and proteins that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing them from collapsing. This helps maintain the elasticity of the alveoli and promotes efficient gas exchange in the lungs.


What cells secrete surfactant that reduces the tendency for pulmonary alveoli to collapse?

Type II alveolar cells in the lungs secrete surfactant, which is a specialized fluid that lowers surface tension in the alveoli. This reduces the tendency for the alveoli to collapse during exhalation and helps maintain the elasticity of the lungs for efficient gas exchange.


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i. The elastic forces caused by the lung tissue ii. The elastic forces caused by surface tension of fluid the lines the inside walls of alveoli and other lung air spaces


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How does type1 and type 2 pneumocytes facilitates gaseous exchange?

Type I pneumocytes are thin, flat cells that make up the majority of the alveolar surface area, allowing for efficient gas exchange by providing a minimal barrier between the air in the alveoli and the blood in the capillaries. Type II pneumocytes, on the other hand, produce surfactant, a substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing collapse and ensuring that they remain open for optimal gas exchange. Together, these cell types maintain the structural integrity of the alveoli and enhance the efficiency of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.


The two main parts of lung?

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What 2 substances pass from the blood and into the alveoli?

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What are the last tubes the air travels through before the alveoli?

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