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Compliance of the Lungs Is Due to

Question 12

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Compliance of the lungs is due to

A) Elastic fibers in the lungs
B) Muscle tension on the chest wall
C) Surface tension of the alveoli
D) Stiff airways
E) Both A and C are correct

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