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The surfactant ( abbreviation for surface active agent ) consists of glycerophospholipids, specific proteins, neutral fats and cholesterol.
It covers the alveolar surface and reduces the surface tension so that, following birth, the alveoli do not collapse during the expiration.
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Der Surfactant ( Abkürzung für surface active agent ) besteht aus Glycerophospholipiden, spezifischen Proteinen, Neutralfetten und Cholesterol.
Er bedeckt die alveoläre Oberfläche und reduziert die Oberflächenspannung, damit die Alveolen nach Geburt bei der Exspiration nicht kollabieren.
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