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Elastic Properties of the Lung and Thoracic Cage (PK3) Flashcards

1
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What is distending pressure generated by?

A

Elastic recoil forces of lungs and chest wall

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What determines elastic properties of the lungs?

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  • Elastic properties of lung tissue
  • Surface tension forces due to air-liquid interface
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What percentage of elastic recoil of the lungs is due to surface tension?

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60-75%

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