Surfactant aids in stabilizing the inflation of alveoli via its ability to decrease surface tension
What best describes the mechanism of interdependence, created by the pores of Kohn and canals of Lambert, which is also important in alveolar inflation.
A. connect adjacent alveoli and terminal airways to adjacent alveoli
B. connect nonrespiratory bronchioles to alveoli
C. connect nonrespiratory bronchioles to respiratory bronchioles
D. connect adjacent respiratory bronchioles
ANS: A
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