Air in the Airways That Does Not Participate in Gas

question 10

Multiple Choice

Air in the airways that does not participate in gas exchange is known as

• A) expiratory reserve volume.
• B) tidal volume.
• C) inspiratory reserve volume.
• D) dead space volume.
• E) vital capacity.

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