This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Disorders of the Respiratory Tract, Subject name: Pediatrics
Surfactant is produced by: (Repeat) 
Select and explain. 
A. Type 2 pneumocytes, B. Type 1 Pneumocytes, C. Clara cells, D. Endothelium
A: Type 2 pneumocytes
Answer: A: Type 2 pneumocytes 
Explanation: Ans: A (Type 2 pneumocytes) Ref: Nelson s Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th EditionExplanation:Surfactant is produced by Type 2 pneumocytes