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The function of type II alveolar cells is:
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The function of type II alveolar cells is:

  1. Make up the walls; part of respiratory membrane.
  2. Phagocytosis of debris and pathogens; clean the alveoli.
  3. To secrete surfactant; keep the alveoli open.
  4. All of the above.
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The function of type II alveolar cells is:
TopicAll topics
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12