What are roles of surfactant in the lungs? Select all that apply.
A) Preserve the elastic property of lung tissue
B) Reduce friction of lung tissue
C) Maintain the surface tension in the pulmonary lung fields
D) Prevent collapse of the alveolar walls on inspiration
E) Strengths the alveolar walls

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The Answer of What are roles of surfactant in the lungs? Select all that apply.
A) Preserve the elastic property of lung tissue
B) Reduce friction of lung tissue
C) Maintain the surface tension in the pulmonary lung fields
D) Prevent collapse of the alveolar walls on inspiration
E) Strengths the alveolar walls

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