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.

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Surfactant primarily affects the compliance of the lungs by reducing surface tension, not the compliance of the chest wall. The chest wall compliance is influenced by factors such as the rib cage and muscles, not surfactant.

Which of the Following Statements About the Effect of Surfactant