Which of the Following Statements Concerning Pulmonary Surfactant Is Incorrect

question 275

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning pulmonary surfactant is incorrect?

• A)It is secreted by Type II alveolar cells.
• B)It is deficient in newborn respiratory distress syndrome.
• C)It promotes elastic recoil of the lungs.
• D)It reduces the cohesive force between water molecules.
• E)It reduces surface tension.

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