Surface tension effects on compliance — Flashcards

Surface tension effects on compliance — Flashcards

Surface tension effects on compliance — Flashcards
#1

The intermolecular forces between liquid molecules lining the lung are much _____ than the forces between liquid and air

#2

Lung _____ describes the change in lung volume for a given change in lung pressure

#3

A lung with _____ compliance is harder to fill

#4

What is the function of elastin?

#5

Lung compliance may be calculated by the equation C = _____

#6

To compensate for reduced lung compliance, obese patients have _____-_____ breathing

Hint: rate

#7

During expiration, the slope of the pressure-volume loop _____ as the density of surfactant molecules rapidly _____

#8

What is the effect of emphysema on lung compliance? _____

#9

The compliance of the lungs and chest wall is _____ proportional to their elastance

#10

After menopause, breast tissue undergoes _____

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