Which of the Following Promotes Elastic Recoil of the Lungs

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following promotes elastic recoil of the lungs?

• A) elastic fibers in the lung
• B) surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli
• C) pulmonary surfactant
• D) elastic fibers in the lung and surface tension of the fluid lining the alveoli
• E) all of these

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