Asked by
Brennan McQuade
on Oct 18, 2024
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In which of the following situations is compliance greatest?
A) Collapse of the alveoli
B) Airway obstruction
C) Emphysema
D) Pulmonary fibrosis
E) Pulmonary edema
Compliance
Change in volume (e.g., in lungs or blood vessels) caused by a given change in pressure.
Pulmonary Edema
An accumulation of fluid in the lungs' air sacs, leading to impaired gas exchange and potentially causing difficulty breathing.
- Learn about the effect of pathological situations on the interchange of gases.
Verified Answer
NL
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the effect of pathological situations on the interchange of gases.