Type II alveolar cells are the round-shaped or cuboidal epithelial cells. These cells have a free surface with microvilli. The function of the type II alveolar cells is to secrete the alveolar fluid to keep the surface of the cells moist.
A mixture of phospholipids and lipoproteins is present in the alveolar fluid that serves as surfactant and reduces the surface tension of the alveolar fluid. The overall effect of the presence of surfactant in alveolar fluid is to protect the alveoli against collapsing during exhalation.
The wastes would build up in your blood, and can cause serious damage. You can also have serious infections and pain if your kidney is not functioning properly.
Plants are called Producers because they can produce food energy. Animals are called Consumers because they can only consume food energy. Animals that eat plants are called Herbivores or Primary Consumers. Animals that eat other animals are called Carnivores.
