When the radius of the airway was decreased, _______.

A. expiratory reserve volume decreased
B. residual volume decreased and expiratory reserve volume decreased
C. vital capacity increased
D. tidal volume increased
E. residual volume decreased


Answer: A. expiratory reserve volume decreased

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