#Pulmonary surfactant is a #lipoprotein complex structure secreted by type II alveolar cells that have surface-active features. It consists of #hydrophilic and #hydrophobic sites. The primary function of surfactant is to reduce surface tension by adsorbing to the water-air division surface of the alveoli.
Functions
- To increase lung compliance.
- Atelectasis prevention (collapse of the lung) at the end of exhalation.
- To restore collapsed airways
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16 окт 2018