The pressure required to inflate an alveolus is inversely related to:
a. wall thickness.
b. surface tension.
c. minute volume.
d. alveolar radius.
ANS: D
The radius of the alveoli is inversely related to the pressure required to inflate it. The pressure re-quired is not associated with wall thickness, surface tension, or minute volume.
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