Which statement concerning pulmonary surfactant is INCORRECT?
A) Pulmonary surfactant is secreted by Type II alveolar cells.
B) Pulmonary surfactant is deficient in newborn respiratory distress syndrome.
C) Pulmonary surfactant promotes elastic recoil of the lungs.
D) The cohesive force between a water molecule and an adjacent pulmonary surfactant molecule is much lower than the cohesive force between two adjacent water molecules.

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Pulmonary surfactant reduces surface tension, which helps to prevent the collapse of small airways during expiration, ultimately promoting lung compliance. It does not promote elastic recoil of the lungs.

Which Statement Concerning Pulmonary Surfactant Is INCORRECT