Which of the following are true statements regarding the volume of tissue nitrogen excreted during the N2 washout test for measuring functional residual capacity (FRC)

1. It is not a factor.
2. It varies with the length of the test.
3. It varies with the weight of the patient.
4. It cannot be correct.

Select one:
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 4 only


Ans: b. 2 and 3 only

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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