What effect will increased Rₐw and increasedCL have on the time constants in the affected lung regions?
A) Both factors require more time for the affected region to inflate.
B) Both factors require less time for the affected lung region to inflate
C) Time constants are unaffected by Raw but will require less time to inflate due to the increased CL.
D) Time constants are unaffected by CL. but will require more time to inflate in the affected region due to the increased Raw

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Time constants in the lung are determined by the product of airway resistance (Rₐw) and lung compliance (CL). An increase in either Rₐw or CL will result in a longer time constant, meaning the affected lung region will require more time to inflate.

What Effect Will Increased Rₐw and IncreasedCL Have on the Time