The substance within the body that is responsible for preventing atelectasis is:
A) alveolar fluid.
B) surfactant.
C) pleural fluid.
D) atelectasis fluid.

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Surfactant is a substance within the body that reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing them from collapsing and reducing atelectasis. Alveolar fluid, pleural fluid, and atelectasis fluid do not provide this protective effect.

The Substance Within the Body That Is Responsible for Preventing