Which of the following statements about Raw is true?
a. The greater the lung volume, the greater is the Raw.
b. The greater the lung volume, the less is the Raw.
c. As lung volume decreases toward RV, the Raw drops.
d. As lung volume increases toward TLC, the Raw rises.
ANS: B
The increase in airway diameter with increasing lung volume decreases airway resistance.
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