[Neuromediator action on surfactant system activity and the functioning area of the lung]

Experiments on rats have demonstrated the effect of neurotransmitter function on the activity of the surfactant system and functioning area of the lung (FAL). Excess transmitters gave rise to activation of the lung surfactant system and increase in the FAL, whereas the deficiency of transmitters lowered surfactant activity and the area of the air-blood barrier.