The primary cells involved in infection by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)are the
A)smooth muscle cells in the bronchi and bronchioles.
B)granular pneumonocytes in the alveoli.
C)squamous epithelial cells of the bronchioles and alveoli.
D)macrophages and monocytes of the bronchioles and alveoli.

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A)Respiratory syncytial virus infects the squamous epithelial cells of the bronchioles and alveoli. It does not infect smooth muscle cells, granular pneumonocytes (the surfactant-secreting cells), or the macrophages and monocytes.
B)Respiratory syncytial virus infects the squamous epithelial cells of the bronchioles and alveoli. It does not infect smooth muscle cells, granular pneumonocytes (the surfactant-secreting cells), or the macrophages and monocytes.
C)Respiratory syncytial virus infects the squamous epithelial cells of the bronchioles and alveoli. It does not infect smooth muscle cells, granular pneumonocytes (the surfactant-secreting cells), or the macrophages and monocytes.
D)Respiratory syncytial virus infects the squamous epithelial cells of the bronchioles and alveoli. It does not infect smooth muscle cells, granular pneumonocytes (the surfactant-secreting cells), or the macrophages and monocytes.

The Primary Cells Involved in Infection by Respiratory Syncytial Virus