In the Respiratory System, Lung Capacity Drops ________ Percent Between

question 116

Multiple Choice

In the respiratory system, lung capacity drops ________ percent between the ages of 20 and 80, even when disease is not present.

• A) 20
• B) 40
• C) 50
• D) 60

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