Which of the following is NOT involved in altering the resistance of the airway to air movement?
A) secretion of mucus into the airway
B) transpulmonary pressure
C) contractile activity of bronchiolar smooth muscle cells
D) tractive forces exerted on the airway by surrounding tissue
E) pulmonary surfactant concentration
Answer: E) pulmonary surfactant concentration
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A) Morphology B) Bacterial physiology/biochemistry C) Serological analysis D) Genetic techniques
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