Surfactant Facilitates Alveolar Distention and Ventilation By

question 1

Multiple Choice

Surfactant facilitates alveolar distention and ventilation by:

• A) decreasing thoracic compliance.
• B) attracting water to the alveolar surface.
• C) decreasing surface tension in alveoli.
• D) increasing diffusion in alveoli.

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