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Lungs do not collapse during expiration because of the presence of?

A
Hyaline membrane
B
Dipalmitoyl phosphatidyl choline
C
Macrophages
D
Interstitial fluid
High-Yield Explanation
b. Dipalmitoyl phosphatidyl choline(Ref: Ghai 8/e p 169-170)Dipalmitoyl phosphatidyl choline is an important constituent of Surfactant, which prevent alveolar collapse during expiration.

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