Even the most forceful exhalation leaves air in the lungs; this is called the ______ and is needed to _______.

A. tidal volume; acquire adequate O2
B. vital capacity; remove adequate CO2
C. functional residual capacity; keep alveoli patent
D. residual volume; keep alveoli patent


Answer: D. residual volume; keep alveoli patent

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