Select the correct statement about the physical factors influencing pulmonary ventilation.
A) A decrease in compliance causes an increase in ventilation.
B) A lung that is less elastic will require less muscle action to perform adequate ventilation.
C) As alveolar surface tension increases, additional muscle action will be required.
D) Surfactant helps increase alveolar surface tension.
C) As alveolar surface tension increases, additional muscle action will be required.
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In the presence of light, photoreceptors __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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