Which of the following cells secretes surfactant?

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Type II alveolar cells secrete surfactant into the pulmonary alveoli. This substance helps keep alveoli open by lowering their surface tension. Ameloblasts are cells that give rise to dental enamel. Germ cells (including spermatozoa and ova) are specialized cells with half the genetic content of other cells. They are reproductive cells. Juxtaglomerular cells are located in the afferent arterioles that feed into the kidney. They secrete renin and contribute to blood pressure control.

Which of the Following Cells Secretes Surfactant