Which of these comparisons concerning respiratory vital capacities is correct?

A. Females have larger vital capacities than males.
B. Young adults have larger vital capacities than the elderly.
C. Short people have larger vital capacities than tall people.
D. Obese people have larger vital capacities than thin people.
E. People with silicosis or fibrosis have larger vital capacities than others without the condition.


Ans: B. Young adults have larger vital capacities than the elderly.

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