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How does lung compliance change in fibrosis?
How does lung compliance change in fibrosis?
- Fluctuates
- Decreases (correct)
- Remains the same
- Increases
What effect does surfactant concentration have on lung deflation?
What effect does surfactant concentration have on lung deflation?
- No effect on surface tension
- Dilutes surfactant
- Increases surface tension
- Decreases surface tension (correct)
Which factor is lung compliance inversely correlated with?
Which factor is lung compliance inversely correlated with?
- Lung volume
- Surfactant concentration
- Elasticity (correct)
- Chest wall compliance
Which condition would decrease chest wall compliance?
Which condition would decrease chest wall compliance?
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How does having only one lung affect compliance compared to having two lungs?
How does having only one lung affect compliance compared to having two lungs?
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What is the formula for Lung Compliance (C) according to the text?
What is the formula for Lung Compliance (C) according to the text?
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What does lung compliance primarily measure?
What does lung compliance primarily measure?
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Which factor significantly affects lung and chest wall compliance according to the text?
Which factor significantly affects lung and chest wall compliance according to the text?
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How does children's lung compliance typically compare to adults based on the text?
How does children's lung compliance typically compare to adults based on the text?
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What characterizes Lung and Chest Wall Compliance according to the text?
What characterizes Lung and Chest Wall Compliance according to the text?
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