Multiple Choice
How does pulmonary surfactant keep the alveoli open at all times?
A) It reduces the surface tension between the walls of the alveoli.
B) It increases the water content in the lungs.
C) It reduces friction within the alveoli.
D) It actively pulls the alveoli open as we inhale.
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