Systems 1b Practical Anatomy - Respiratory System: macrophages- phagocytosis, and breakdown any particles/pathogens in the lungs preventing infection
Type I pneumocytes- very thin and large surface area to allow gas exchange
Type II pneumocytes- produce surfactant that reduces water tension and makes breathing easier

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macrophages- phagocytosis, and breakdown any particles/pathogens in the lungs preventing infection
Type I pneumocytes- very thin and large surface area to allow gas exchange 
Type II pneumocytes- produce surfactant that reduces water tension and makes breathing easier

Fergus Wood · Accepted Answer

Name 3 types of cell found in avleoli walls and give their function

Systems 1b Practical Anatomy - Respiratory System

Macrophages- phagocytosis, and breakdown any particles/pathogens in the lungs preventing infection Type I pneumocytes- very thin and large surface area to allow gas exchange Type II pneumocytes- produce surfactant that reduces water tension and makes breathing easier

Name 3 types of cell found in avleoli walls and give their function

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