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ericka1

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on: Jun 27, 2018

The proteinfat compound that reduces surface tension and keeps the walls of the alveoli from collapsing is called ________.

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The medical term that means abnormal fat levels in the feces is ________.

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micaelaswann

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

surfactant

Answer to Question 2

steatorrhea

ericka1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

cpetit11

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Great answer, keep it coming

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