Which of the Following Makes Breathing More Difficult

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following makes breathing more difficult?

• A) increased pulmonary compliance
• B) increased airway resistance
• C) decreased elastic recoil
• D) increased pulmonary compliance and increased airway resistance
• E) increased airway resistance and decreased elastic recoil

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Percentage Increase

The ratio of the increase in an amount to the original amount, expressed as a percentage.

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Markup

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Wholesale Cost

The price charged for goods and services that are sold by wholesalers to retailers or other businesses, typically lower than the retail price.