Different from the Statistics in the United States, Many Children

question 159

Multiple Choice

Different from the statistics in the United States, many children from other countries die of:

• A) second-hand smoke.
• B) preventable infectious diseases.
• C) sudden infant death syndrome.
• D) cardiovascular disease.

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Definitions:

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The maximum volume of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a normal exhalation.

Residual Volume

The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful exhalation.

Total Lung Capacity

The maximum amount of air the lungs can hold, encompassing tidal volume, residual volume, and other respiratory volumes.