Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 11, Problem 10RQ
Between 20 and 60 years of age, the RV/TLC ratio
A. Increases from 20 to 25 percent
B. Increases from 20 to 30 percent
C. Increases from 20 to 35 percent
D. Increases from 20 to 40 percent
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