Surfactant Produced by Type II Pneumocytes Facilitates Alveolar Distention and Ventilation

question 30

Multiple Choice

Surfactant produced by type II pneumocytes 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 surface tension in alveoli.

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