Question

Lung compliance is decreased in which of the following?

A: Tuberculosis
B: Respiratory distress syndrome
C: When intra-alveolar pressure is increased
D: When there is too much pulmonary surfactant
E: A and B are correct
F: B and C are correct

Answer 1

Lung compliance is decreased in Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) and when intra-alveolar pressure is increased.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lung compliance is decreased in Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) and when intra-alveolar pressure is increased. In RDS, the airways are less compliant and stiff, leading to difficulty exhaling air. When intra-alveolar pressure is increased, the lungs become less pliable and it becomes harder to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Therefore, the correct answer is F: B and C are correct.