Compliance — Flashcards

What is the effect of normal aging on lung compliance?_____

The synovium lining of joint capsules secrete fluid rich in _____ to lubricate the joint and facilitate smooth motion

A lung with _____ compliance is easier to fill

At the original FRC, the tendency of the lung to collapse in a patient with emphysema is _____ than the tendency of the chest wall to expand

What is the effect of pulmonary fibrosis on lung compliance?_____

A lung with _____ compliance is harder to fill

Are the lungs generally more compliant during inspiration or expiration?_____

Pleural effusion causes restricted lung _____ (inspiration or expiration)

Gamma motoneurons innervate _____-fusal muscle fibers

Which type of filament is involved in slow axoplasmic transport in neurons? _____