Histo Q....3 - psychmledr

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All of the following statements about Type II alveolar epithelial cells (pneumocytes) are correct, except:

A. Type II cells manufacture and secrete surfactant.
B. Type II cells are more numerous than Type I cells.
C. Type II cells cover more of the alveolar surface than Type I cells.
D. Type II cells can differentiate into Type I cells.

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ccc

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psychmledr how you doing

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Hello ariadna. I'm fine. Thanks for asking. How are you doing?

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good working and studying. Is a lit bit crazy the ER today.. Thx for the questions.

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You're welcome

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i would say choice A,B,C are right ...and the exception is DDDDD

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Answer is C.
Type I epithelial cells, although fewer in number, cover more of the alveolar surface because of their long, flat shape.