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

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

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Desmond Duffy · Answer 1

Answer:should remain inflated because the pressure inside of the alveoli is greater than atmospheric pressure

Explanation:

According to the Law of Laplace, the larger the radius of the blood vessel the larger wall tension will be required to overcome or withstand the pressure exerted by internal fluid or gas.

The alveoli should remain inflated because of the gaseous pressure developed inside the alveoli is greater than the atmospheric pressure.

A rise in the blood vessel thickness will reduce the tension developed by the gas at a constant pressure.