What Does the Pressure Gradient (ΔP) Represent in the Compliance

question 12

Multiple Choice

What does the pressure gradient (ΔP) represent in the compliance (C = ∆V/∆P) and airway resistance (R = ΔP/V̇) equations?

• A) Peak inspiratory pressure
• B) Oxygen consumption
• C) Work of breathing
• D) Metabolic rate

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