Which of the Following Statements Concerning Pulmonary Surfactant Is Incorrect

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning pulmonary surfactant is incorrect?

• A) pulmonary surfactant is secreted by Type II alveolar cells.
• B) pulmonary surfactant is deficient in newborn respiratory distress syndrome.
• C) pulmonary surfactant 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.
• E) pulmonary surfactant reduces surface tension.

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