Which of the following is the cause of lung recoil?
A) Pressure in the pleural cavity
B) Elastic fibers of the lungs
C) Surface tension of the water molecules in the lungs
D) Elastic fibers of the lungs and surface tension of the water molecules in the lungs

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Lung recoil is caused by both the elastic fibers in the lungs and the surface tension of the water molecules lining the alveoli. These factors work together to allow the lungs to return to their resting state after being stretched during inhalation.

Which of the Following Is the Cause of Lung Recoil