Which in the following cell types is responsible for production of the surfactant that reduces alveolar surface tension, helping to maintain an open alveolar sac?

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Type II pneumonocytes are responsible for the production of surfactant, which reduces alveolar surface tension and helps to maintain an open alveolar sac. Type I pneumonocytes, on the other hand, are responsible for gas exchange, while chondrocytes are found in cartilage and squamous cells are found in epithelial tissues.

Which in the Following Cell Types Is Responsible for Production