What Is the Purpose of Surfactant That Lines Each Alveolus

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of surfactant that lines each alveolus?

• A)gives the lungs their elasticity
• B)keeps the alveoli from collapsing
• C)reduces the surface tension of water
• D)Both keeps the alveoli from collapsing and reduces the surface tension of water

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