TRUE Concerning airflow in the lung is:
Correct Answer: Airway resistance increases during scuba diving
Description: 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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