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Physiology Respiratory System Pa 1 c8ae975e

TRUE Concerning airflow in the lung is:

A
Flow is more likely to be turbulent in small airways than in the trachea
B
The lower the viscosity, the less likely is turbulence to occur
C
In pure laminar flow, halving the radius of the airway increases its resistance eight fold
D
Airway resistance increases during scuba diving
High-Yield Explanation
During scuba diving, the density of the air is increased because of the raised pressure, and therefore, airway resistance rises. The other choices are incorrect: Flow is most likely to be turbulent in large airways; The higher the viscosity, the less likely is turbulence to occur; Halving the radius of the airway increases its resistance 16-fold;

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