Pressure Is the Driving Force for the Movement of Air

question 106

Essay

Pressure is the driving force for the movement of air into and out of the lungs. However, the development of pressure and the movement of air are modified by the resistance of the airways. Describe how airway resistance can alter the movement of air into the lungs, including asthma in the discussion.

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