If the amount of pulmonary surfactant is decreased:

A. the alveoli will remain fully expanded.
B. the lungs will produce excess mucous.
C. alveolar surface tension will increase.
D. intrapulmonary tension will decrease.


Ans: C. alveolar surface tension will increase.

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