Pediatrics Disorders of the Respiratory Tract dcaabbb4 Surfactant is produced by: (Repeat) A Type 2 pneumocytes B Type 1 Pneumocytes C Clara cells D Endothelium High-Yield Explanation Ans: A (Type 2 pneumocytes) Ref: Nelson s Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th EditionExplanation:Surfactant is produced by Type 2 pneumocytes