Indicate whether the following events would increase or decrease
alveolar compliance. In the space below the answer line, briefly
explain how this condition affects compliance in the manner
indicated.
Decreased surfactant:: _________________________
Explanation:
Pulmonary edema: ______________________________
Explanation:
Loss of elastin (as seen in emphysema):
__________________________
Explanation:
Pulmonary fibrosis (scarring around alveoli):
____________________________
Explanation:





