Surfactant facilitates alveolar ventilation by
A) decreasing the surface tension between water molecules on the lining of the alveoli.
B) decreasing thoracic compliance.
C) attracting water to the alveolar surface.
D) increasing the surface area for gas exchange.
E) increasing the surface tension between fluid and the alveoli.
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