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The major stimulus for secretion of surfactant into the alveolus is
 
  a. lung inflation.
  b. lung deflation.
  c. cough.
  d. infection.

Question 2

____________ is not a method to obtain natural surfactant.
 
  a. Amniotic fluid extraction
  b. In vitro preparation
  c. Human alveolar wash
  d. Animal alveolar wash



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B





 

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