The alveolar epithelial lining undergoes cell division into…
The alveolar epithelial lining undergoes cell division into type I and type II pneumocytes. Which of the following correctly describe the pneumocytes?o I.Type I pneumocytes account for more than 97% of the alveolar surface area.o II.Type II pneumocytes form a gas-permeable membrane for diffusion of gases.o III.Surfactant production occurs in the lamellar bodies of type II pneumocytes, which release surfactant by exocytosis.o IV.Type I pneumocytes are responsible for surfactant production and storage.o V.Type I pneumocytes are squamous shaped and optimized for gas exchange; type II pneumocytes are cube shaped and may differentiate into type I cells.