Name of surfactant that breaks surface tension in the lungs?
Surfactant is a lipid-protein complex that coats the interior surface of the lungs. It acts to reduce the surface tension at the air-liquid interface, which helps to keep the alveoli open. The main surfactant responsible for this action is dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC).Breathwork - Related Articles
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