Type II avleolar epithelial cells secrete pulmonary surfactant to lower the surface tension of water, which helps prevent airway collapse. Reinflation of the alveoli following exhalation is made easier by pulmonary surfactant. The surfactant reduces surface tension within all alveoli through hydrophilic and hydrophobic forces. Insufficient pulmonary surfactant in the alveoli can contribute to atelectasis (collapse of part or all of the lung).
There are 4 basic situations in which you can invoke and use FMLA leave: 1  Childbirth and newborn care. 2  Adoption or accepting a child for foster care. 3  Caring for a family member (a son, daughter, spouse, or your parent) who has a serious health condition.  Undergoing care and treatment for your own serious health condition.
may take FMLA leave for: â¢ New Child Leave - Birth or adoption of a child; â¢ Family Care Leave - Family member serious health condition(s); or â¢ Medical (Self Care) Leave - Your own serious health condition(s). The Federal FMLA also lets you take New Child Leave for the foster placement of a child.