The following are the two statements regarding alveolar fluid:
(a) It contains a surfactant that reduces the tendency of alveoli to collapse.
(b) Surfactant in the alveolar fluid lowers the surface tension.
Of the above statements, which one of the following options is correct?

Options

A. (b) is correct but (a) is false
B. Both (a) and (b) are correct
C. (a) is correct but (b) is false
D. Both (a) and (b) are false

Answer

B