Question

The diffusion of gas inside the lungs is dependent on two liquids: water and surfactant. Without the surfactant lining the inner surface of the alveoli, what would most likely happen? (2 points)
Air would not reach the bronchioles.
Air would be trapped in the bronchioles.
The lungs would over inflate.
The lungs would lack the pressure needed to inflate.

Answer 1

Answer:

The diffusion of gas inside the lungs is dependent on two liquids: water and surfactant. Without the surfactant lining the inner surface of the alveoli, what would most likely happen? The lungs would lack the pressure needed to inflate.