The Work of Breathing Normally Requires About 3% of Total

question 189

Multiple Choice

The work of breathing normally requires about 3% of total energy expenditure; this increases under all of the following situations except when:

• A) Elastic recoil is decreased.
• B) Resistance goes up.
• C) The partial pressure of oxygen increases in the air.
• D) Ventilation must be increased.
• E) Compliance is decreased.

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