Pulmonary surfactant in the alveoli reduces surface tension, preventing the alveolar walls from sticking together.
Réduisent la tension superficielle pour éviter que les parois de l'alvéole n'adhèrent.
| Front | function of pulmonary surfactant in the alveoli |
|---|---|
| Back | reduce surface tension to prevent sides of alveolus from adhering |
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