Lung Compliance Definition
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How does lung compliance change in fibrosis?

  • Fluctuates
  • Decreases (correct)
  • Remains the same
  • Increases

    • 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?

  • Lung volume
  • Surfactant concentration
  • Elasticity (correct)
  • Chest wall compliance

    • Which condition would decrease chest wall compliance?

    <p>Paralysis of intercostal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does having only one lung affect compliance compared to having two lungs?

    <p>Compliance halves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for Lung Compliance (C) according to the text?

    <p>C = ∆V/∆P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does lung compliance primarily measure?

    <p>Ease of lung expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly affects lung and chest wall compliance according to the text?

    <p>Lung Surfactant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does children's lung compliance typically compare to adults based on the text?

    <p>Children have smaller lung compliance than adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Lung and Chest Wall Compliance according to the text?

    <p>It is about half the compliance of the lungs alone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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