How does fluid accumulation in the lungs affect vital capacity?

A) Vital capacity increases in females but not in males.
B) Vital capacity decreases in females but not in males.
C) Vital capacity increases in both sexes equally.
D) Vital capacity decreases in both sexes equally.
E) Accumulating fluid has no effect on vital capacity.


D) Vital capacity decreases in both sexes equally.

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