Pulmonary Surfactant and Alveolar Surface Tension
Description
The physiological mechanism of pulmonary surfactant reducing surface tension to prevent alveolar collapse during respiration.
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Alveolar Lumen
Alveolar Wall
Alveolus (Exhalation)
Alveolus (Inhalation)
Aqueous Fluid Lining
Surfactant Monolayer
Type I Pneumocyte
Type II Pneumocyte