Which statement correctly describes lung (pulmonary) compliance?
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Correct answer: It is the volume change per unit pressure change
Lung compliance is defined as the change in lung volume per unit change in transpulmonary pressure (ΔV/ΔP), reflecting how easily the lung can expand.
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