When lung compliance is reduced by half,how will time constants be affected?
A) The time constant will be reduced by half
B) The time constants will double
C) The time constant will be reduced to one-fourth of the original
D) The time constant will increase to four times the original

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The time constant of the lung is the product of compliance and resistance. If lung compliance is reduced by half, the time constant will also be reduced by half, assuming resistance remains constant.

When Lung Compliance Is Reduced by Half,how Will Time Constants