Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors would tend to increase the elastic component of the work of breathing?
1) Decreased compliance of the lungs or thorax
2) High frequencies of breathing
3) Increased VT
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1, 2, and 3
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1 and 2 only
Correct Answer:
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