Select the correct statement about the physical factors influencing pulmonary ventilation.
A. A decrease in compliance causes an increase in ventilation.
B. A lung that is less elastic will require less muscle action to perform adequate ventilation.
C. As alveolar surface tension increases, additional muscle action will be required.
D. Surfactant helps increase alveolar surface tension.
Answer:C
Select the correct statement about the physical factors influencing pulmonary ventilation.
A. A decrease in compliance causes an increase in ventilation. B. A lung that is less elastic will require less muscle action to perform adequate ventilation. C. As alveolar surface tension increases, additional muscle action will be required. D. Surfactant helps increase alveolar surface tension.