Lung Compliance Flashcards
1
Q
The greater the lung compliance, ……
A
The more readily the lungs expand
2
Q
What is lung compliance determined by?
A
Elasticity of lung tissue
Surface tension
3
Q
How does elasticity of lung tissue affect compliance?
A
Increased elasticity = increased compliance
4
Q
How does surface tension affect compliance?
A
ST, regulated by type II pneumocytes, produce surfactants, lowers surface tension
Increase surfactant = increase compliance
