Which Cell Type Produces Surfactant

Question

Which cell type produces surfactant?
A) type I alveolar cells
B) alveolar macrophages
C) type II alveolar cells
D) simple squamous cells
E) endothelial capillary cells

Accepted Answer

Type II alveolar cells are responsible for producing surfactant, a substance that reduces surface tension within the alveoli and prevents their collapse.