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Surfactants, Pulmonary

Surfactants, Pulmonary Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Surfactants, Pulmonary Medical Condition

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Lipoproteins in which the lipid moiety is based mainly on lecithin and other phospholipids. They may also contain small amounts of prostaglandins and other compounds. They are secreted by the mitochondria of type II alveolar cells. Surfactants regulate the surface tension of the mucoid layer lining the alveoli.

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