Which of the following is typically elevated in restrictive lung disease?

Name: Which of the following is typically elevated in restrictive lung disease?
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In restrictive lung disease, the lungs are stiff and resist being expanded, thus more pressure is needed to expand them. This is reflected in an elevation of the pressure needed to expand the lung. Lung compliance, lung volumes, and airway resistance are typically decreased in restrictive lung disease.

Which of the Following Is Typically Elevated in Restrictive Lung