Surfactant facilitates alveolar ventilation by
A. increasing the surface area for gas exchange.
B. decreasing thoracic compliance.
C. increasing the surface tension between fluid and the alveoli.
D. attracting water to the alveolar surface.
E. decreasing the surface tension between water molecules on the lining of the alveoli.
Answer: E
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