The surfactant is secreted by:: (A) Type 1 Pneumocyte, (B) Type 2 Pneumocyte, (C) Epithelial cells, (D) Macrophage
Answer is B. PneumocyteTypes of PneumocyteFunctionPneumocyte I (90-95%)Gas exchange between alveoli and blood(Refer: Ganong&;s Review of Medical physiology 24th edition, pg no: 624)