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Alveoli Surfactant Liquid Protein Substance Coats Lungs Decreases

Front What is surfactant?
Back This is a liquid protein substance that coats the alveoli in the lungs, decreases alveolar surface tension, and keeps the alveoli expanded; a low level in a premature infant contributes to respiratory distress syndrome.

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