Q. Regarding the work of breathing during quiet inspiration: (Solved)
1. elastic work = 80%
2. viscous resistance = 7%
3. airway resistance = 13%
4. when tidal volume versus intrapleural pressure in quiet inspiration are plotted, a straight line results
5. the amount of elastic work required to inflate the whole respiratory system is more than the amount required to inflate the lungs alone
- b. viscous resistance = 7%