Airway Resistance

question 220

Multiple Choice

Airway resistance

• A)is normally the primary factor determining the amount of flow into/out of the lungs
• B)decreases when the diameter of the airways becomes reduced
• C)when elevated, requires an increased pressure gradient between the lungs and atmosphere through vigorous respiratory efforts to move even normal volumes of air into and out of the lungs
• D)is lower in people with asthma
• E)decreases when lung compliance increases

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