Question

Does flim of lecithin lining the alveoli kill bacteria

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Lecithin is the substance of surfactant produced in the fetal lungs to regulate the surface tension of fluid in lungs.

Lecithin increases resistance to disease by its function in thymus gland. Essential Fatty Acids induce our immune cells to kill bacteria. Here fatty acid peroxides produce bacteriocidal hydrogen peroxide.

There are some bacteria by secreting lecithinase convert lecithin into chemicals which may cause heart disease.