Which lung volumes or capacities would decrease in an obstructive pulmonary disorder?

I. IC
II. VC
III. IRV
IV. ERV
a. I, II, III, and IV only c. I, III, and IV only
b. II, III, and IV only d. I and II only


a. I, II, III, and IV only

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