Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Plus MasteringA&P with eText --- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
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Chapter 23, Problem 19CP
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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