Which of the Following Factors Would Tend to Increase the Elastic

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would tend to increase the elastic component of the work of breathing?
1) Decreased compliance of the lungs or thorax
2) High frequencies of breathing
3) Increased V_T

• A)1 and 3 only
• B)1, 2, and 3
• C)2 and 3 only
• D)1 and 2 only

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