Compliance of the Lungs Is Due to

question 12

Multiple Choice

Compliance of the lungs is due to

• A) Elastic fibers in the lungs
• B) Muscle tension on the chest wall
• C) Surface tension of the alveoli
• D) Stiff airways
• E) Both A and C are correct

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Definitions:

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