You have a significant reduction in the amount of pulmonary surfactant. What is the likely effect?

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b. The risk of having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will increase.
c. The bronchioles will constrict, which will increase airway resistance.
d. The lungs will be difficult to inflate.
e. Gas exchange cannot occur.


d

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