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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
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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