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Surfactant

Question 30

Question 30

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Surfactant


A) is produced by pneumocytes type I.
B) phagocytizes dust or debris.
C) replaces mucus in the alveoli.
D) plays a key role in keeping alveoli open.
E) is not found in healthy lung tissue.

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