Which of the Following Physiologic Consequences Would Develop If the Liquid-Gas

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physiologic consequences would develop if the liquid-gas interface were without surfactant?

• A) Large alveoli would empty into smaller ones at the end of exhalation.
• B) Every exhalation would demand ventilatory muscle activity.
• C) Every breath would require a considerable amount of pressure to expand the lung with each inspiration.
• D) Some alveoli would collapse during exhalation.

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