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PTECH Physiology QUESTION #3199
Question 1
'Surfactant' in the alveoli prevents lung collapse by:
  • Increasing surface tension
  • Reducing surface tension✔️
  • Killing bacteria
  • Warming the air
Correct Answer Explanation
Surfactant (secreted by Type II pneumocytes) keeps the tiny air sacs open.