Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Functional Residual Capacity

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describes functional residual capacity?

• A)It is the extra volume of air that can be actively expired.
• B)It is the minimum volume of air remaining in the lungs even after a maximal expiration.
• C) It is the volume of air in the lungs at the end of a normal passive respiration.
• D) It is the volume of air entering or leaving the lungs during a single breath.

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Definitions:

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Anorexia

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