What Is the Function of Surfactant in the Mammalian Respiratory

question 76

Multiple Choice

What is the function of surfactant in the mammalian respiratory system?

• A)reduction of surface tension in the fluid covering the alveoli
• B)capture and removal of inhaled foreign particles
• C)maintaining a moist surface
• D)transport of oxygen
• E)as an antibiotic

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