A substance secreted by alveoli that decreases surface tension in the fluid that coats the alveoli.

Surfactant Substance Secreted Alveoli Decreases Surface Tension Fluid

Surfactant is a substance secreted by alveoli that reduces the surface tension in the fluid lining the alveoli.

surfactant: Una sustancia secretada por los alvéolos que disminuye la tensión superficial en el líquido que recubre los alvéolos.

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Back	A substance secreted by alveoli that decreases surface tension in the fluid that coats the alveoli.

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