Question: Differences in air pressure drive airflow, but what 3 other factors also affect the ease with which we ventilate: Answer: 1. Surface tension of alveolar fluid 2. Compliance of the lungs 3. Airway resistance   please add more details to the question  on how each does  asap thank u

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Question: Differences in air pressure drive airflow, but what 3 other factors also affect the ease with which we ventilate:

Answer:

1. Surface tension of alveolar fluid
2. Compliance of the lungs
3. Airway resistance

 

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on how each does 

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