What Change in the Alveoli Would Cause an Increase in Alveolar

question 7

Multiple Choice

What change in the alveoli would cause an increase in alveolar surface tension,alveolar collapse,decreased lung expansion and increased work of breathing?

• A) Decreased alveolar macrophage production
• B) Increased compliance
• C) Decreased surfactant production
• D) Increased stimulation by peripheral chemoreceptors

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