22. The Respiratory System
Pressure in the Lungs and Pleural Cavity
Problem 4
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionThe detergent-like substance that keeps the alveoli from collapsing between breaths because it reduces the surface tension of the water film in the alveoli is called a. lecithin, b. bile, c. surfactant, d. reluctant.
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