Surfactant
a. reduces surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli.
b. increases pleural pressure.
c. decreases alveolar pressure.
d. makes inspiration more difficult.
e. can cause a pneumothorax.
Answer: A
a. reduces surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli.
b. increases pleural pressure.
c. decreases alveolar pressure.
d. makes inspiration more difficult.
e. can cause a pneumothorax.
Answer: A