4. In order to prevent the alveoli walls from sticking together (collapsing) during exhalation, theis constantly secreted by alveoli cells.a. Mucusb. Oxygenc. Surfactantd. Duste. Hormones5. Identify the structure that the inferior lung rests on, and contracts during inspiration.a. diaphragmb. mediastinumc. spleend. livere. muscle6. Which is slightly shorter in length due to the position of the liver?a. left lungb. right lungc. right bronchid. left bronchie. both a & d

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4. In order to prevent the alveoli walls from sticking together (collapsing) during exhalation, the
is constantly secreted by alveoli cells.
a. Mucus
b. Oxygen
c. Surfactant
d. Dust
e. Hormones
5. Identify the structure that the inferior lung rests on, and contracts during inspiration.
a. diaphragm
b. mediastinum
c. spleen
d. liver
e. muscle
6. Which is slightly shorter in length due to the position of the liver?
a. left lung
b. right lung
c. right bronchi
d. left bronchi
e. both a & d

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