Which of the choices below describes the forces that act to pull the lungs away from the thorax wall and thus collapse the lungs?

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The natural tendency for the lungs to recoil and the surface tension of the alveolar fluid are the two main forces that act to pull the lungs away from the thorax wall and cause them to collapse. The recoil of the lung tissue and the surface tension of the alveolar fluid create a negative pressure that tends to compress the alveoli and collapse the lungs.

Which of the Choices Below Describes the Forces That Act