MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Pulmonary surfactant lines the surface of the alveoli to decrease the surface tension of the its fluid lining. A deficiency in pulmonary surfactant would most likely have which of the following effects?
    		 

    A

    		 Decrease stress on the diaphragm.

    B

    		 Increase systemic blood pressure.

    C

    		 Increase oxygenation in the lungs.

    D

    		 Restrict air flow into the alveoli.



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