The Function of Surfactant Is To

question 119

Multiple Choice

The function of surfactant is to:

• A) transport oxygen from the air to the blood.
• B) transport carbon dioxide from the blood to the air.
• C) prevent each alveolus from collapsing as air moves in and out during respiration.
• D) trap foreign particles as they enter the bronchial tree.

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