Without Surfactant, the Surface Tension Within the Alveoli of the Lungs

question 8

Multiple Choice

Without surfactant, the surface tension within the alveoli of the lungs would cause __________.

• A) collapse of alveoli
• B) a drop in pressure within alveoli
• C) over-inflation of alveoli
• D) leakiness of the respiratory membrane

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