Select the FALSE statement/s: A) Residual volume is higher in obstructive pulmonary disease than in restrictive pulmonary diseases O B) Expiratory volume is lower in obstructive pulmonary disease than in restrictive pulmonary diseases Rib cage deformities will cause restrictive pulmonary disease OD) All of the above OE) None of the above

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