Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 3, Problem 10RQ
The residual volume/total lung capacity ratio in healthy men ages 20 to 30 years is
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
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