What Is the Primary Mechanism That Stops the Lungs from Collapsing

question 104

Multiple Choice

What is the primary mechanism that stops the lungs from collapsing at the end of exhalation?

• A) Radial tethers, stretched to their maximum length, then halt lung collapse.
• B) Surfactant neutralizes the tendency of the lung to collapse.
• C) There is a tendency of the chest wall to lock at the level of FRC.
• D) There is an equal opposing tendency of the chest wall to expand.

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