Question

According to Laplace's Law:a. should remain in a stable state b. should increase gas exchange during inhalation c. should remain inflated because the pressure inside of the alveoli is greater than atmospheric pressure alveoli d. should collapse because they are lined with mucous

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

A research paper published in journal of Advances in physiology education which stated that according to laplace's law, the lungs will remain inflated. The reason is that air pressure inside the alveoli is higher as compared to atmospheric pressure.

Reference:

Prange, H. D. (2003). Laplace’s law and the alveolus: a misconception of anatomy and a misapplication of physics. Advances in physiology education, 27(1), 34-40.