Damage to the Type II Pneumocytes of the Lungs Would

question 146

Multiple Choice

Damage to the type II pneumocytes of the lungs would result in

• A) a loss of surfactant.
• B) an increased rate of gas exchange.
• C) increased surface tension in the alveoli
• D) increased tendency to alveolar collapse.
• E) A, C, and D

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