Which of the following is found in the respiratory zone of the lung?
Correct Answer: Type I epithelial cells
Description: There are two zones in the lung;the conducting zone (where there is no gas exchange) and the respiratory zone (where there is gas exchange). Of all of the structures listed, only Type I epithelial cells are located in the respiratory zone. Type II epithelial cells, also located in the alveoli, are the cells that produce surfactant. Goblet cells, which are mucus-secreting cells, are present in the conducting airways. The main bronchi are pa of the conducting airways.Mucous cells , which are mucus-secreting cells, are present in the conducting airways.
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