The Volume of Air Flowing into the Alveoli During Inhalation/inspiration

question 67

Multiple Choice

The volume of air flowing into the alveoli during inhalation/inspiration is increased when there is an increase in

• A)Airway resistance
• B)The pressure gradient from the atmosphere to the alveoli
• C)The rate of action potential firing in the motor neurons to the inhalatory/inspiratory muscles
• D)Airway resistance and the pressure gradient from the atmosphere to the alveoli
• E)The pressure gradient from the atmosphere to the alveoli and the rate of action potential firing in the motor neurons to the inhalatory/inspiratory muscles