When Lung Inflation Pressure Is Increased from 10 Cm H₂O

question 10

Multiple Choice

When lung inflation pressure is increased from 10 cm H₂O to 20 cm H₂O, what happens to the alveolar size?

• A) Increases by 50%
• B) Increases by 100%
• C) Does not change but more alveoli are recruited
• D) Increases by 50% and more alveoli are recruited

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