Which of the following does not diminish lung compliance?
A) factors that block the bronchi
B) factors that impair the flexibility of the thoracic cage
C) factors that reduce the natural resilience of the lungs
D) factors that decrease the surface tension of the fluid film of the alveoli
Ans: D) factors that decrease the surface tension of the fluid film of the alveoli
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