As a Child Grows,the Lungs Increase in Size as Well

question 14

Multiple Choice

As a child grows,the lungs increase in size as well.Hypothesize what the pressure of the gases within the lungs would be if the lung volume of an individual goes from 3000ml to 4000ml.

• A)gas pressure would decrease
• B)gas pressure would increase
• C)gas pressure would be unchanged

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