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If a person contracts pneumonia, inflammation occurs in the lobules of the lung, causing fluid leakage into the alveoli. Which of the following best describes the effect this has on gas exchange?

a. increased surface tension in the -liquid coating the alveolar surface
b. increased inspiratory effort
c. alveolar collapse
d. All of these changes can be expected if the production of surfactant is inadequate.

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Answer:D

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All of these changes can be expected if the production of surfacant is inadequate

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