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High surface tension in the lungs refers to the increased cohesive forces at the air-liquid interface in the alveoli, which can hinder lung expansion and gas exchange. This condition can be influenced by a lack of surfactant, a substance that reduces surface tension and stabilizes the alveoli. Inadequate surfactant production, often seen in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome, can lead to collapsed alveoli (atelectasis) and difficulty in breathing. Managing surface tension is crucial for respiratory function and overall lung health.
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What is the serous fluid reduces surface tension?
Surfactants, which are molecules that lower surface tension, can be found in serous fluid. These molecules help prevent alveoli in the lungs from collapsing by reducing the surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli.
Reduces the surface tension of the fluid in the alveoli?
Surfactant, a substance produced by type II alveolar cells in the lungs, reduces the surface tension of fluid in the alveoli. This helps to prevent the collapse of alveoli during expiration and facilitates the exchange of gases in the lungs.
Why does low-surface-tension-liquids-clean-better than high-surface-tension-liquids?
Low surface tension means high wetting as it represents low contact angle. It is therefore very easy for a low surface tension water / liquid to wet the surface ( usually solid) and get rid of the dirty in a same way a surfactant does unlike a high surface tension liquid which can't wett the surface containing the dirty.... ( answered by MR BANDA) #NOTE i stand to be corrected if any error was made
Does water have a relatively high or low surface tension?
Water has a relatively high surface tension compared to other liquids due to its strong hydrogen bonding properties between water molecules. This results in the formation of a cohesive layer at the surface of water, allowing it to resist external forces and form droplets.
What is responsible for high surface tension and high specific heat in water?
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What is the serous fluid reduces surface tension?
Surfactants, which are molecules that lower surface tension, can be found in serous fluid. These molecules help prevent alveoli in the lungs from collapsing by reducing the surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli.
Name of surfactant that breaks surface tension in the lungs?
Am pretty sure its called the pulmonary surfactant that's produced from the lungs
What is the difference between high and low surface tension and how does it affect the behavior of liquids?
Surface tension is a measure of how strongly the molecules in a liquid are attracted to each other at the surface. High surface tension means the molecules are strongly attracted, creating a strong "skin" on the surface. Low surface tension means weaker attraction, resulting in a more spread-out surface. High surface tension causes liquids to form droplets and have a curved meniscus in a container, while low surface tension allows liquids to spread out more easily and wet surfaces better.
What is the difference between liquids with high surface tension and liquids with low surface tension?
Liquids with high surface tension have stronger forces between their molecules at the surface, causing them to form droplets and resist spreading. Liquids with low surface tension have weaker forces, allowing them to spread out more easily and wet surfaces.
What role does high surface tension play in indicating the strength of intermolecular forces?
High surface tension is indicative of strong intermolecular forces. This is because surface tension is a measure of the cohesive forces between molecules at the surface of a liquid. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the higher the surface tension, as the molecules are more tightly held together.
Reduces the surface tension of the fluid in the alveoli?
Surfactant, a substance produced by type II alveolar cells in the lungs, reduces the surface tension of fluid in the alveoli. This helps to prevent the collapse of alveoli during expiration and facilitates the exchange of gases in the lungs.
What is the reason the high surface tension of water?
The reason behind the high surface tension of water is hydrogen bonds. This very strong bond enables small insects to walk on the surface of water.
Why does low-surface-tension-liquids-clean-better than high-surface-tension-liquids?
Low surface tension means high wetting as it represents low contact angle. It is therefore very easy for a low surface tension water / liquid to wet the surface ( usually solid) and get rid of the dirty in a same way a surfactant does unlike a high surface tension liquid which can't wett the surface containing the dirty.... ( answered by MR BANDA) #NOTE i stand to be corrected if any error was made
Which liquid has the lowest surface tension?
if you are doing a science project......you might wanna try diffrent liquids on the effect of (surface tension).... milk water juice paperclip water is best for the atraction of ST. milk and the juice is what reduces ST the best The body contains a natural surface tension reducing substance called surfactant.It is found in the lungs and prevents the lungs from collapsing due to surface tension when you exhale
Does water have a low surface tension?
Water has a relatively high surface tension compared to other liquids, due to hydrogen bonding.
Which solution would provide the maximum support for a water strider which can move on the surface of a liquid?
A maximum support is offered by a liquid with a high surface tension.
Does water have a relatively high or low surface tension?
Water has a relatively high surface tension compared to other liquids due to its strong hydrogen bonding properties between water molecules. This results in the formation of a cohesive layer at the surface of water, allowing it to resist external forces and form droplets.
