Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. The respiratory membrane is a combination of the respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveolar sacs.

2. Alveolar surface tension determines lung compliance.

3. Surfactant helps prevent atelectasis by humidifying air before it enters the alveoli.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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