answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Surfactant helps reduce surface tension within the alveoli, thus preventing each alveolus from callapsing as air moves in and out during respiration.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What describes the role of surfactant in the respiratory system?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp