The Flow Resistance Across a Set of Airways Is Lowest

question 3

Multiple Choice

The flow resistance across a set of airways is lowest under which of the following conditions?

• A)Airway radius is large and airways are in series.
• B)Airway radius is large and airways are in parallel.
• C)Airway radius is small and airways are in series.
• D)Airway radius is small and airways are in parallel.

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