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What is the formula for Lung Compliance (C)?
What is the formula for Lung Compliance (C)?
- C = 0.13 L/cm Hâ‚‚O
- C = 220 ml/cm Hâ‚‚O
- C = ∆V/∆P (correct)
- C = ∆P/∆V
What does lung compliance measure?
What does lung compliance measure?
- The ease with which lungs can be expanded (correct)
- The lung volume at rest
- The ability of lungs to resist stretch
- The ability of lungs to contract
What is the specific lung compliance?
What is the specific lung compliance?
- 0.5 L/cm Hâ‚‚O
- 220 ml/cm Hâ‚‚O
- 0.13 L/cm Hâ‚‚O
- 0.22 L/cm Hâ‚‚O (correct)
Which factor affects lung and chest wall compliance by decreasing surface tension?
Which factor affects lung and chest wall compliance by decreasing surface tension?
Why is the combined lung-thorax system compliance about one half that of the lungs?
Why is the combined lung-thorax system compliance about one half that of the lungs?
In what way does lung compliance differ in children compared to adults?
In what way does lung compliance differ in children compared to adults?
What is the relationship between compliance and elasticity in the lungs?
What is the relationship between compliance and elasticity in the lungs?
How does lung compliance change in emphysema?
How does lung compliance change in emphysema?
What effect does having only one lung have on compliance compared to having two lungs?
What effect does having only one lung have on compliance compared to having two lungs?
How does the concentration of surfactant affect lung compliance during deflation?
How does the concentration of surfactant affect lung compliance during deflation?
What effect do deformities of the thorax have on chest wall compliance?
What effect do deformities of the thorax have on chest wall compliance?
What is the relationship between ossification of costal cartilage and chest wall compliance?
What is the relationship between ossification of costal cartilage and chest wall compliance?
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