Elastic Recoil of the Lungs Is Dependent on Which of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

Elastic recoil of the lungs is dependent on which of the following factors as most people age?

• A) The amount of type II collagen present
• B) The amount of elastin present
• C) The structure of the connective tissue
• D) The strength of the respiratory muscles

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