Multiple Choice
Without pulmonary surfactant,what would happen?
A) Small alveoli would tend to collapse.
B) Larger alveoli would tend to empty into smaller alveoli.
C) All alveoli would be easier to inflate.
D) The surface tension in the alveoli would be reduced.
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