Which of the following is NOT involved in altering the resistance of the airway to air movement?
A) transpulmonary pressure
B) contractile activity of bronchiolar smooth muscle cells
C) tractive forces exerted on the airway by surrounding tissue
D) secretion of mucus into the airway
E) pulmonary surfactant concentration
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