Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 22 - The Respiratory System - Review Questions - Page 846: 4

Answer

C

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Surfactant is a detergent like substance made up of lipoproteins. It is secreted by type 2 alveolar cells. The function of a surfactant is to reduce surface tension of water film in alveoli allowing the lungs to inflate more easily.
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