The Function of Serous Fluid Is To

question 42

Multiple Choice

The function of serous fluid is to:

• A)prevent friction within the alveoli
• B)prevent friction between the pleural membranes
• C)permit diffusion of gases in the alveoli
• D)decrease the surface tension around the pleural membranes

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Definitions:

Population Mean

The average value of all members of a population.

Standard Deviation

A numerical value calculating how much the dataset deviates from its average, illustrating the breadth of data distribution.

Confidence Interval

A range of values derived from sample data that is likely to contain the true value of an unknown population parameter.

Population Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or spread of all values in a given population, quantifying how much the values differ from the population mean.