What does surface tension of the alveolar fluid primarily produce during inhalation?
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The question is asking about the role of surface tension in the alveolar fluid during the process of inhalation. Specifically, it wants to determine the effect that surface tension has on the lungs when air is being inhaled.
Answer
Surface tension produces an inward pull of the lung tissue.
Surface tension of the alveolar fluid primarily produces an inward pull of the lung tissue during inhalation.
Answer for screen readers
Surface tension of the alveolar fluid primarily produces an inward pull of the lung tissue during inhalation.
More Information
Surface tension of the alveolar fluid is caused by its composition, which is primarily water. This tension pulls the lung tissue inward, creating a force that must be overcome during inhalation to inflate the lungs efficiently.
Sources
- The Process of Breathing | Anatomy and Physiology II - Lumen - courses.lumenlearning.com
- 22.3 The Process of Breathing - Anatomy and Physiology 2e - openstax.org
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