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Question 1

Where in the lung does gas exchange occur?

◦ Trachea
◦ Segmental bronchi
◦ Alveolocapillary membrane
◦ Main bronchus

Question 2

Surfactant produced by type II alveolar cells facilitates alveolar distention and ventilation by which mechanism?

◦ Decreasing thoracic compliance
◦ Attracting water to the alveolar surface
◦ Decreasing surface tension in the alveoli
◦ Increasing surface tension in the alveoli
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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