Which of the Following Is the Purpose of Lung Surfactant

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the purpose of lung surfactant?

• A) Destroy and remove foreign material from the alveoli.
• B) Aid in the facilitated diffusion of oxygen across the alveolar membrane.
• C) Decrease the surface tension of water in the alveoli.
• D) Aid in the facilitated diffusion of carbon dioxide and oxygen across the alveolar membrane.

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