FUND.OF ANAT.+PHYS.(EBOOK)-PACKAGE
FUND.OF ANAT.+PHYS.(EBOOK)-PACKAGE
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ISBN: 9780134862040
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 17CP
Summary Introduction

To define:

The term “compliance” and also identify the factors that affect it.

Concept introduction:

The pulmonary ventilation refers to the movement of air in an out of the lungs. It is also known as breathing. The pulmonary ventilation occurs by changing the volume of the lungs. The volume of the lung changes due to its ability to expand (compliance). The respiratory muscles such as intercostals muscles and diaphragm functions to changes the volume of the lungs.

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