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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Elastic recoil MCQ

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Elastic recoilHardQuestion 9251

Question

The tendency of lungs to return to their original size after being stretched assists mainly in:

  1. A
    Expiration
    Correct
  2. B
    Ovulation
  3. C
    Blood clotting
  4. D
    Nerve conduction

Correct answer

Expiration

Explanation

Elastic recoil of lungs and thoracic wall helps push air out during normal expiration.

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