Pneumocyte
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Two types of pneumocytes (also named pneumonocyte) contribute to the maintenance of the alveoli of the lungs: Type I pneumocytes and Type II pneumocytes. These cells function to aid in gas exchange, secretion of pulmonary surfactant, and self-regeneration
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