The Major Nonelastic Source of Resistance to Air Flow in the Respiratory

question 119

Multiple Choice

The major nonelastic source of resistance to air flow in the respiratory passageways is ________.

• A) air pressure
• B) friction
• C) surfactant
• D) surface tension

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