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anshika

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Lack of pulmonary surfactant in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn typically results in
 
  a. high surface tension.
  b. low surface tension.
  c. no effect on surface tension.
  d. increased compliance.

Question 2

As it relates to an alveolus, LaPlace's law is written as
 
  a. pressure = (4  surface tension)/radius
  b. dyn/cm
  c. pressure = surface tension/radius
  d. pressure = (2  surface tension)/radius


choc0chan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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