Which of the following factors keeps the alveoli expanded?
A) A pneumothorax
B) Negative pleural pressure
C) Alveolar pressure being equal to atmospheric pressure
D) A reduction in surfactant
E) Negative intra-alveolar pressure
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Q50: Oxygenated blood is carried to the tissues
Q51: Air in the pleural cavity is called
A)
Q52: The lungs have
A) one blood flow route
Q53: Contraction of the _ will increase the
Q54: The serous membranes that surround the lungs
Q56: During expiration, the alveolar pressure must be
A)
Q57: During inspiration, contraction of the diaphragm causes
Q58: Which of the following is NOT part
Q59: For air to flow into or out
Q60: What occurs at the respiratory membrane?
A) Mucus
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