Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe Pulmonary Surfactant

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe pulmonary surfactant

• 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)The cohesive force between a water molecule and an adjacent pulmonary surfactant molecule is much lower than the cohesive force between two adjacent water molecules.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves attributing positive events to one's own character but attributing negative events to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate situational factors and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.

Defensive Attribution

A cognitive bias theory explaining why people tend to attribute more blame to actions of others than to self, especially in negative situations, as a defense mechanism.

Matching Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to form long-lasting relationships with those who are equally matched in social attributes, like physical attractiveness.