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Without Pulmonary Surfactant

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Without pulmonary surfactant,


A) small alveoli would tend to collapse.
B) larger alveoli would tend to empty into smaller alveoli.
C) all alveoli would be easier to inflate.
D) the surface tension in the alveoli would be reduced.
E) inspirations would be easier.

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