Which of the following compounds provides a slippery consistency in the lungs preventing the alveoli walls from sticking together?

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Surfactant is a compound produced by the cells in the lungs that helps to reduce surface tension, making it easier for the alveoli to expand during inhalation and preventing the walls of the alveoli from sticking together during exhalation. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and respiratory pigments do not provide a slippery consistency in the lungs.

Which of the Following Compounds Provides a Slippery Consistency in the Lungs