Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements concerning pulmonary surfactant is incorrect?
A) It is secreted by Type II alveolar cells.
B) It is deficient in newborn respiratory distress syndrome.
C) It promotes elastic recoil of the lungs.
D) It reduces the cohesive force between water molecules.
E) It reduces surface tension.
Correct Answer:
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