How Does Surfactant Produced by Type II Pneumocytes Facilitate Alveolar

question 21

Multiple Choice

How does surfactant produced by type II pneumocytes facilitate alveolar distention and ventilation?

• A) By decreasing thoracic compliance
• B) By attracting water to the alveolar surface
• C) By decreasing surface tension in alveoli
• D) By increasing surface tension in alveoli

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