The isothermic saturation boundary is located just below the:
a. carina. c. lobar bronchi.
b. nasopharynx. d. mainstem bronchi.
ANS: A
The isothermic saturation boundary is the point, typically 5 cm below the carina, at which body temperature and pressure, saturated with water vapor (BTPS) is reached. The nasopharynx is above the carina.
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