Which of the Following Statements About the Effect of Surfactant

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the effect of surfactant on chest wall compliance is correct?

• A)Increased surfactant production is associated with an increase in chest wall compliance.
• B)Increased surfactant production is associated with a decrease in chest wall compliance.
• C)Decreased surfactant production is associated with an increase in chest wall compliance.
• D)Decreased surfactant production is associated with a decrease in chest wall compliance.
• E)Surfactant has no effect on chest wall compliance.

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