Damage to the type II pneumocytes of the lungs would result in
a. decreased surface tension in the alveoli.
b. a loss of surfactant.
c. expansion of alveoli.
d. an increased rate of gas exchange.
e. All of the answers are correct.
Answer: B
Damage to the type II pneumocytes of the lungs would result in
a. decreased surface tension in the alveoli.
b. a loss of surfactant.
c. expansion of alveoli.
d. an increased rate of gas exchange.
e. All of the answers are correct.
Answer: B