The function of pulmonary surfactant is to:
A) decrease surface tension within the alveoli
B) decrease friction around the alveoli
C) decrease surface tension around the alveoli
D) decrease friction between the alveoli
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Q44: The external intercostal muscles pull the ribs:
A)up
Q45: Which statement is NOT true of the
Q46: Intrapulmonic pressure is the pressure:
A)of the air
Q47: Any pathogens or air pollution that reach
Q48: The air pressure within the bronchial tree
Q50: Which statement is NOT true of the
Q51: The muscles of inhalation are the:
A)diaphragm and
Q52: During inhalation, the diaphragm:
A)contracts and moves downward
B)contracts
Q53: During exhalation, the diaphragm:
A)contracts and moves downward
B)contracts
Q54: Inflation of the alveoli is made possible
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