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Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2015

Alveolar space of acinus was invaded by bacteria that interacted with the surfactant. This led to the activation of the cells that are localized in the alveolar walls and on the surface. Name these cells:

Answer options

  1. Clara cells
  2. Alveolar macrophages
  3. Alveolocytes type II
  4. Endothelial cells
  5. Alveolocytes type I
Correct answer

Alveolar macrophages

Explanation

These are the names of macrophages found in the lungs.

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