Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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1) which lipoprotein prevents our alveoli from collapsing?
2) which alveolar cells produce it ?
3) which newborn babies might be at risk of alveolar collapse because they do not yet produce lipoprotein?
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The role of the fluid coating the alveolar walls during respiration is one of the amazing phenomena. The fluid, referred to as a surfactant, reduces the surface tension of the alveoli's balloon-like structure.
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