Which of the following statements about the effect of surfactant on chest wall compliance is correct?

A)Increased surfactant production is associated with an increase in chest wall compliance.
B)Increased surfactant production is associated with a decrease in chest wall compliance.
C)Decreased surfactant production is associated with an increase in chest wall compliance.
D)Decreased surfactant production is associated with a decrease in chest wall compliance.
E)Surfactant has no effect on chest wall compliance.