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kiruha [24]
2 years ago
15

What lowers the surface tension of fluid lining the alveoli, preventing collapse of the lung?.

Medicine
1 answer:
Marianna [84]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

<em>Pulmonary surfactant.</em>

Explanation:

It is essential for life as it lines the alveoli to lower surface tension, thereby preventing atelectasis (a complete or partial collapse of the entire lung or area (lobe) of the lung) during breathing.

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