Which of the Following Statements Regarding Pulmonary Surfactant Is True

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding pulmonary surfactant is true?

• A)It is secreted by type I alveolar cells
• B)It increases the compliance of the lungs
• C)It decreases airway resistance
• D)Both it is secreted by type I alveolar cells and it increases the compliance of the lungs are true
• E)Both it increases the compliance of the lungs and it decreases airway resistance are true

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