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Physiology Respiratory System Pa 1 aa61320f

Neuroendocrine cells in the lungs are:

A
Dendritic cells
B
Type I pneumocytes
C
Type II pneumocytes
D
APUD cells
High-Yield Explanation
APUD (amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation) cells are neuroendocrine cells found in respiratory system, G.I. tract and other organs; they manufactrure amines (e.g. 5-HT). These cells form carcinoid tumors.

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