The Function of Pulmonary Surfactant Is To

question 132

Multiple Choice

The function of pulmonary surfactant is to:

• A)decrease surface tension within the alveoli
• B)decrease friction around the alveoli
• C)decrease surface tension around the alveoli
• D)decrease friction between the alveoli

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