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•The main component responsible for reducing surface tension is a phospholipid called ______.
•The main component responsible for reducing surface tension is a phospholipid called ______.
dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine
•Surfactant is secreted by the type II alveolar cells to prevent the collapse of the alveoli due to ______ tension elastic force.
•Surfactant is secreted by the type II alveolar cells to prevent the collapse of the alveoli due to ______ tension elastic force.
surface
•Surfactant is composed of a mixture of phospholipids, proteins, and ______.
•Surfactant is composed of a mixture of phospholipids, proteins, and ______.
ions
