Lung Surfactant

Synopsis

Experiment measuring surface tension at different surface areas of rat lung washings. Experiment related to respiratory distress of the newborn and the surface tension of bubbles of different radii.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 20 min.

Year of production

1978

Availability

Sale

Uses

1st year science students; 2nd MB; pre-clinical dental students.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

laboratory experiments; rats; respiratory system; surface tension

Credits

Writer

L Bindman; L H Smaje

Distributor

Name

Charing Cross Hospital Medical School