Which of the Following is the Term for the Lungs

Question

Which of the following is the term for the lungs resistance to expansion?
A) Pulmonary ventilation
B) Pulmonary compliance
C) Pulmonary stenosis
D) Pulmonary surfactant
E) Pulmonary impedance

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary compliance refers to the ability of the lungs to expand and stretch. It is the inverse of pulmonary stiffness or resistance to expansion.