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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 26 Physiology Of The Respiratory System

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Question 1

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Which statement explains why the predicated vital capacity varies with height?

A)Lung strength increases as height increases.
B)Lung capacity is inversely proportional to height.
C)Lung elasticity is inversely proportional to height.
D)Lung volume increases as height increases.

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Question 2

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What does expiratory reserve volume (ERV)measure?

A)Volume of air that can be maximally inhaled at the end of tidal inspiration
B)Volume of air inspired and expired during a single, normal breath
C)Volume of air that can be maximally exhaled at the end of tidal expiration
D)Volume of air that remains in the lungs at the end of maximal expiration

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Question 3

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Which term describes the volume of air that remains in the lungs after forced expiration?

A)Inspiratory reserve volume
B)Tidal volume
C)Expiratory reserve volume
D)Residual volume

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