What Occurs at a Lung Volume Equivalent to the Functional

question 68

Multiple Choice

What occurs at a lung volume equivalent to the functional residual capacity (FRC) ?
I.The forces of the chest wall and lungs are in balance.
II.Chest wall expansion is offset by lung contraction.
III.Opposing chest wall-lung forces generate negative P_pl.

• A)I, II, and III
• B)I and II
• C)I and III
• D)II and III

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Definitions:

Dilute Acid

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