What is the importance of surfactant in the lungs? O it reduces the surface tension of water in the alveoli, making inspiration easier it keeps the surface of the alveoli clear of debris it increases the solubility of 02, making alveolar exchange more efficient O it reduces the surface tension of water in the alveoli, making expiration easier

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