Fibrosis is a restrictive disease characterised by abnormal formation of fibre-like scar tissue in the alveoli. How does this affect respiratory function? a) It causes a decrease in airway resistance O b) It causes a decrease in lung compliance c) It causes an increase in airway resistance d) It causes an increase in lung compliance

Fibrosis is a restrictive disease characterised by abnormal formation of fibre-like scar tissue in the alveoli. How does this affect respiratory function? a) It causes a decrease in airway resistance O b) It causes a decrease in lung compliance c) It causes an increase in airway resistance d) It causes an increase in lung compliance

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter13: The Respiratory System

Section: Chapter Questions

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