The tendency of the thorax and lungs to return to the pre-inspiration volume is called:
A) compliance.
B) elastic recoil.
C) expiration.
D) ventilation.

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Elastic recoil refers to the natural tendency of the lungs and thorax to return to their pre-inspiration volumes due to the elastic fibers in their walls. Compliance refers to the ability of the lungs and thorax to expand and stretch during inspiration, expiration is the act of expelling air from the lungs, and ventilation refers to the process of breathing, both inhalation and exhalation.

The Tendency of the Thorax and Lungs to Return to the Pre-Inspiration