Which of the Following Forces Does Not Contribute to Keeping

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forces does not contribute to keeping the alveoli open?

• A) alveolar surface tension
• B) transmural pressure gradient
• C) pulmonary surfactant
• D) alveolar interdependence
• E) none of these answers.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Conditioned Response

An automatic response established by training to an ordinarily neutral stimulus after association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without the need for learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus due to repeated association with an unconditioned stimulus.