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    Surfactant Prevents Lung Collapse Since It Lowers Surface Tension of the Film
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Surfactant Prevents Lung Collapse Since It Lowers Surface Tension of the Film

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Surfactant prevents lung collapse since it lowers surface tension of the film of water lining each alveolar air sac.

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