What Results When the Surfactant in the Lungs Is Affected

question 37

Multiple Choice

What results when the surfactant in the lungs is affected by smoking?

• A) increased respiratory surface area
• B) decreased gas exchange in the alveoli
• C) reduced ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen
• D) increased concentrations of carbon monoxide

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