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What is the main function of surfactant in the lungs? (2020)

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What is the main function of surfactant in the lungs? (2020)
  1. Increase oxygen absorption
  2. Reduce surface tension
  3. Facilitate gas exchange
  4. Enhance lung elasticity

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Q: What is the main function of surfactant in the lungs? (2020)
Solution: Surfactant reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing their collapse and making it easier for the lungs to expand during inhalation.
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