A lung that loses elastic fibers would exhibit which of the following characteristics?
a. Decreased airways resistance
b. Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance
c. Increased airway resistance
d. Increased pulmonary compliance
ANS: D
Increased compliance results primarily from loss of elastic fibers, which occurs in emphysema.
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