Which of the following formulas are used to compute the time constant of a lung unit?
a. Change in pressure ? flow
b. Compliance/resistance
c. Resistance/elastance
d. Resistance ? compliance
ANS: D
The time constant is simply the product of each unit's compliance and resistance.
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