Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 3, Problem 2RQ
In an obstructive lung disorder, the
1. FRC is decreased
2. RV is increased
3. VC is decreased
4. IRV is increased
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 2,3 and 4 only
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