Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2013
Alveolar space of the acinus was invaded by some bacteria which interacted with the surfactant. This led to the activation of the cells that are localized in the alveolar walls and on the surface. What cells are these?
Answer options
- Alveolocytes type I
- Endothelial cells
- Alveolar macrophages
- Clara cells
- Alveolocytes type II
Correct answer
Alveolar macrophages
Explanation
These are the names of macrophages found in the lungs.
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