Which of the following does NOT reduce surface tension in the lungs and prevent the lungs from collapsing?
A) Pressure in the pleural cavity
B) Elastic fibers of the lungs
C) Surfactant
D) All of the above are correct

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Elastic fibers of the lungs contribute to the elastic recoil of the lungs, which can promote lung collapse, rather than preventing it. Surfactant reduces surface tension, and pressure in the pleural cavity helps keep the lungs expanded.

Which of the Following Does NOT Reduce Surface Tension in the Lungs