How Does Surfactant Reduce the Surface Tension of Water in the Lungs

question 67

Multiple Choice

How does surfactant reduce the surface tension of water in the lungs?

• A)decomposes water
• B)reduces hydrogen bonding between water molecules
• C)covers the alveoli
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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